Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beautiful location.
The Koma Segment of the Olympic Torch Relay Sherilyn Siy The Olympic Torch Relay served to announce the Olympic Games and spread a message of peace and friendship, solidarity and respect.
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Castles for Sakura-viewing Kim Bergström Japan has a huge number of incredible places to enjoy the best of sakura season, and castle grounds are often filled with cherry trees.
Culture The World of Hina in a Period House 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture.
Accommodation Nishiyatsu Onsen, Miyamoto-no-yu Rey Waters Twelfth generation owner is a former professional Sumo wrestler, and one of the baths is Dohyo shaped.
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026 Late Mar The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carrot Festival.
18 Culture Shichi-Go-San Matsuri Elena Lisina Miyagi Prefecture is a beautiful place to visit any day, especially on special days like the children's day holiday shichi-go-san when you can witness one of
