Activities Spring Flower Festival at Mifuneyama Rakuen 2026 Early Apr - Early May There are azaleas, wisteria, and spring maples to enjoy, providing some truly spectacular scenery.
24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina Along with common statues in Japan such as komainu, there are also statues, sculptures and fountains with unique images and stories behind them.
Activities Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The annual Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival celebrates the beauty of 150 year old Kirishima azalea bushes, which are in full bloom around the end of April
Activities Nikko: A Winter Wonderland Todd Wojnowski Head to nearby Yumoto Onsen or Lake Chuzenji for skiing, ice carvings, and relaxing hot springs.
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina The first of my favourite places are Shinto shrines - not necessarily the... Among them there are thousand-year-old "elders" where, even if
Food Saiboku Ham Headquarters Hidaka Lynda Hogan There are also several smaller, self service type places to eat.... Apart from selling ham and meat products, this café also sells ice-cream
Food Ashitaba Everything Elizabeth S It's an extremely fast growing herb is used to make a wide variety of foods, including soba, tempura and even ice cream.
Activities Tokyo's Top Ginkgo Tree Destinations Kim Bergström One of the highlights during autumn in Japan are the ginkgo trees that turn their trademark vibrant yellow.
