Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström This guide covers three of the region's best spots for flower lovers.
Taira no Masakado's Home Town Elizabeth S points to Taira no Masakado Kubizuka, a grave for his severed head.... Legend has it that, after Taira no Masakado’s execution, his head found
Culture Shimoda Hydrangea Festival Lynda Hogan Approximately three million hydrangeas of various colors adorn the mountainside park.
Activities 7 Must Visit Places in Fukui LA Amsden A center of Zen, the dinosaur capital and now recognized as a gourmet center of Japan, explore one of the least visited prefectures of Japan.
Culture Rokuzan Art Museum in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside near Matsumoto in centrtral Japan's Nagano prefecture, Rokuzan Art Museum is dedicated to the work of Moriye Ogihara, a locally-born
Accommodation Gero Onsen's Ryokan From Edo Period Emi Takahata Hot springs are one of the most beloved spots across Japan, and there are tons of onsen facilities in a volcanically active country.
Food A Taste of Edo: Shinbashi Tamakiya Featured Exploring the 242-year legacy of Tokyo's renowned purveyor of tsukudani (preserved seafood)
Culture Enjoy Toba: More Than Just a Seaside Retreat Veronica Carnevale This city—as well as adjacent cities, Ise and Shima—is a part of the Ise Shima region, which is renowned for its breathtaking nature, rich cultural heritage