14 Blue Hydrangeas at Iwadera Cathy Cawood Blue hydrangeas bloom amid long grass and wildflowers at peaceful Iwadera Temple in Yamashina.
Culture Fine Hakata Dolls Elena Lisina Made in Fukuoka from local clay, Hakata dolls have a long history dating back to the 12th century.
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2025-2026 Apr 25th - Mar 8th The Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival is one example of this, & the two month long event brings a variety of modern art to the Ryotsu Port area.
Food Ramen Oozakura Tom Roseveare Ramen Oozakura (ラーメン大桜) is a regional ramen chain home to central Kanagawa that does great iekei-style ramen, serving wholesome bowls of shoyu/tonkotsu
8 Culture Tokaen Wisteria Garden Elizabeth S Tokaen in Kasukabe City is renowned for ancient wisteria said to be planted by Buddhist sage Kobo Daishi.1000 year old vines are noted for their two meter long
Activities Shiki no Kaori Rose Garden Festival 2026 Early May - Early Jun The month-long event has no admission fee!
Activities Tokyo: Best of the West Geoff Day Consisting of rural Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi Prefectures, the area just west of the Tokyo Metropolis has long held many of Japan’s most visited tourist
Activities The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail Sandro Bernardinello A long hike to the summit of Yamadera temple. Starting from the Omoshiroyama station, this trail goes through a narrow valley toward the sacred site.
