Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Kim Bergström Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring. Around 200 sakura..
Culture 5 Historic Lighthouses in Kanagawa Nupur Singh Kanagawa Prefecture is home to five incredible lighthouses that stem from the Meiji period, a time of rapid development and trade..
Activities Tadamoto Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Kagoshima's Tadamoto Park pops with color thanks to around 1000 cherry trees on the grounds. The park..
Culture Adachi City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Adachi City Ward is home to a number of both traditional and modern museums and galleries. These include the Adachi Historical Museum,..
Activities The Forest, Japan’s Best Kept Secret Alena Eckelmann Japan’s best kept secret is not found in the backstreets of Tokyo, in the shopping malls of Osaka or in the alleys of Kyoto. W..
Food Super Ume - Old Poems and New Health Alena Eckelmann Ume, the Japanese plum, is in full bloom in February. Ume appreciation reached poetic heights in the Manyoshu poem collection from..
Activities Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström In spring each year, Niigata's Kannonyama Park has numerous cherry blossom trees to enjoy, including several different varieties..
Transportation Self Service Gas Stations Guide Kevin Haase This is a short photo guide to help navigate the Japanese language only Gas Station Terminals.
