Ohanami in Ueno Park Tomoko Kamishima Ohanami in Ueno Park: Sakura-dori Avenue in Ueno Park provides a glorious scene of a long flower tunnel made of cherry blossoms.
12 Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura Takako Sakamoto Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura: A pretty little temple with an idyllic thatched-roof gate near Enoden Gokurakuji Station.
19 Matsumoto Castle in Winter Jessica A Paje Matsumoto Castle in Winter. Snowfall at the castle in mid-February and a quick tour inside!
8 Uji River in Summer Cathy Cawood The Uji River is beautiful in summer when dense green growth covers the hills and reflects in the river.
Culture Sakura Hunting in Kyoto Andi Muhammad Rizki Here are five great places in Kyoto to enjoy the two weeks of blooming sakura cherry blossoms during spring.
Grilling Oysters in Shiogama Tom Roseveare Shiogama, in Miyagi prefecture, is well-known as one of Japan's primary... Shiogama Fish Market (Shiogama Suisanbutsu Nakaoroshi Ichiba) is a wholesale
11 Sugawara Shrine in Machida Cathy Cawood students - and parents of students - request Sugawara's help for success in... You can't throw that holy stuff away in the rubbish bag, you know!
10 Summer Festivities in Niseko Chris Barnes You may expect Niseko to be a sleepy little village in the off-season but those who are lucky enough to visit during the summer will be pleasantly surprised