Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Early Aug During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan.
Activities Akima Plum Grove Festival 2026 Feb 14th - Mar 31st One of the best places to enjoy plum blossoms in Gunma is at the Akima Plum Grove – it's regarded as one of the three great plum groves in the prefecture
Culture Ina Rose Season Lynda Hogan It is one of the most famous places for roses in Saitama Prefecture. The annual rose festival is held in May when the roses are in their prime.
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosphere.
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa the city has remained largely unchanged from its original layout and plans... attractions in Hagi, here is a shortlist of some of Hagi’s top must-visit places
Culture Unveiling the Charming Art of Noh Luca De Pasquale With the privilege of taking part in the plays being passed down from generation... is also an essential part of Noh, used to keep rhythm and giving the play
Culture Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings Celine Ong Find out what are the best places to visit — in and out of Tokyo!
Activities Real-Size Gundam in Odaiba Tomoko Kamishima A robot standing in front of Diver City Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba is a real-size model of a robot weapon from the popular animation series, “Mobile Suit