Activities 5 Springtime Flowers Other Than Sakura in Japan Kim Bergström Nezu Shrine in central Tokyo is particularly famous for its azalea festival
12 Historic Structures of Makabe Sandra Isaka With over 250 historic structures, the town of Makabe, Ibaraki Prefecture, is the perfect setting for a fantastic month-long Hina Doll Festival every February
11 Temple of Confucius in Nagasaki Takako Sakamoto Mysterious lantern lights reflected on the wet stone pavement at the Temple of Confucius in Nagasaki during Nagasaki Lantern Festival.
Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2023 it's prime time for winter sports and events like the Sapporo Snow Festival
Culture Kokura Castle Complex Tristan Scholze Kokura, the center of Kitakyushu, boasts Kokura Castle, the castle's Japanese Garden, a major shopping mall, a market, and several festivals.
Japan Named One of the World's Best Winter Destinat... Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2025 destinations like Hokkaido and Yamagata, there are some fantastic winter festivals
9 Chinese New Year Lion Dance Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the colorful Chinese Lion Dance and the warm lights of lanterns at Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a Chinese New Year celebration.
Area Toyama City Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, and is perfect for people who are interested in history, art, and medicine. The Toyama Glass Art Museum houses a great variety of glass art from..