Culture Three Must-visit Flower Temples in Japan Kim Bergström 221 Hannyajicho, Nara, 630-8102 Shiofune Kannon-ji, Tokyo... visit: mid-April through to early-May Located in Ome on the outskirts of Tokyo
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon Shinkansen directly to Tazawako Station, just under three hours from Tokyo... There are also overnight buses from the Tokyo metropolitan area, including
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Featured Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo.
Culture Ogose Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Mar plum blossom festival in Ogose Bairin in Saitama Prefecture is considered one of the three big plum blossom festivals of the Kanto plain (area around Tokyo
Planning Tokyo’s Taito City Ward Sleiman Azizi 's absolutely jam-packed environs are some of the most popular in Tokyo... Temples & Shrines Senso-ji Temple The most sought after temple in Tokyo
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Eastern Japan Eastern Japan, including Tokyo and much of the Kanto region... Tokyo and surrounding areas are packed with festivals, fireworks displays
Activities Kozushima: The Lives Between Stars and Sea Featured I departed Tokyo on a two-engine prop plane only 45 minutes ago – a quick... It’s hard to believe I’ve not even left Tokyo!
Culture Meguro Snow Christmas 2026 Mid - Late Dec Visitors can enjoy a rare Tokyo white Christmas, an ethical and sustainability-minded