Culture Ota City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Ota City Ward is Tokyo's largest ward by size and is home to a vibrant arts and historical culture. Some of its museums & galleries..
Culture Morito Shrine: A Sacred Place by the Sea Andre Moreira Morito Shrine in the town of Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of the most famous shrines in the Shonan area. With its beautiful..
Japan's Five Great Cherry Blossoms Kim Bergström Did you know that Japan has five trees that are regarded as the country's great cherry blossoms? They were all designated as..
Activities Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Late Apr Nara's Mount Yoshino is often regarded as one of the country's top sakura spots. An annual festival and illumination event..
Activities The Top Four Snowy Slopes of Nagano, Niigata Featured If you're in Japan for winter sports, look no farther than Nagano. These are the must-go spots for snow sports!
5 of Chubu's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström The Chubu region of Japan is a broad area that includes nine prefectures. It's hard to condense the region's beautiful cherry..
Culture Kita City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's Kita City Ward does a good job with its small handful of museums & galleries. These include the Asukayama Museum, the..
Activities Nanrakuen Iris Festival 2026 Mid May - Early Jun From mid-May to early June, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden hosts an iris festival, which is their biggest annual event. At the two..
