14 Hachimantai Flowerland Justin Velgus Hachimantai Flower Land a garden oasis filled with a variety of flowers located at the base of Mt. Iwate. With an extensive ga..
11 Culture The Nishi-Asa San-Kita Mikoshi Anonymous This Japanese Shinto festival in Asakusa is a lively event performed by the residents of Nishi-asa San-kita
Culture Tobe Mukashi no Kurashikan Anonymous The Tobe Mukashi no Kurashikan, or the House of Yesteryear’s Living offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the last century..
17 My Neighborhood's Summer Festival Tristan Scholze Local neighborhood summer shrine festival in Imajuku, Fukuoka, Japan. Community gathering includes portable shrines, glowing paper..
11 Accommodation The Kanaya Hotel in Nikko Tomoko Kamishima If you stay at the Kanaya Hotel, I recommend that you become an “early bird”. You will never forget the mystic view of the Shi..
6 Culture Kusatsu Matsuri C. Rio On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festivals)..
13 Culture Kokura Castle Perri Silverstein Kokura Castle is a fixture of the tourist's itinerary to Kitakyushu. Spend some time on the castle grounds and explore the many..
9 Activities Beautiful, Overlooked Sakura Spots Samantha Lau Sakura spots hidden from the tourist eye in Kobayashi, Chiba.