Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mar 14th - Apr 5th and was even celebrated in a haiku (short poem) by the acclaimed poet Matsuo
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar Hina Matsuri, or Girls' Day, is a Japanese tradition celebrated on... Numerous places around the country also host Hina Matsuri events, including
Area Tsuwano Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a gli..
6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi My Đặng Both Hiraizumi and Matsushima are stunning because I remembered the phrases that Matsuo Basho wrote there.
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane".
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around 300 years ago as a ritual
Culture Hondoji Temple Elizabeth S The gate is shaded by mature maple trees.... On a visit to Matsudo City, budget some time for a ride on the last man-powered
Culture Exploring Shimane – Part Two Rey Waters A couple minutes walk from the Matsue station is the Excel Hotel Tokyu,... Back in Matsue, Miwa and I boarded the Horikawa boat tour.