Culture Jorin-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus All the temples are located near each other with the closest temple (Hougensan... The 5-meter high tree standing tall near the entrance is green most of
Activities 5 Destinations for Monet Fans in Japan Kim Bergström Monet's House, Shizuoka Located at the Hamanako Garden Park... The sprawling park is home to a wide variety of plant life throughout the
Culture Top 10 Studio Ghibli-inspired Places in Japan Sarah Koh Step back into 1958—the year the film was set—and peruse every nook and... Trekkers should have gear suited for rainy weather as it can rain frequently
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Today, the city continues that tradition with the annual Kobe Marathon, a major road race that draws around 20,000 runners each year.
First Sakura Forecast Released for 2025 Kim Bergström Jan 13, 2025 It's that time of year—the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) have released their first sakura blooming projections for the 2025 season.
Activities Exploring Western Tokyo Mandy Bartok the collection of jizo statues inside, which can only be viewed once a year... Kitayama Park and Sayama Park Year-round, Kitayama Park is a relaxing place
8 Culture Suizenji Cherry Blossom Festival Bonson Lam The cherry blossom comes but once a year, and in a few days, it vanishes, scattered by the wind.
Culture Gojinjo Taiko Alena Eckelmann Taiko drummers wear masks, a gear and a hairdo that makes them look grim... They made scary-looking masks from tree bark, and they added seaweed dangling