Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Bergström Along with hydrangeas, irises are one of the colorful floral highlights of Japan's rainy season. This guide covers five great..
Culture Ina Rose Season Lynda Hogan Inamachi or Ina town is known as "rose town". It is one of the most famous places for roses in Saitama Prefecture. The annual rose..
Activities Flower of the Week - Nemophila Lynda Hogan Information about seasonal flowers in Japan. This week we look at the Nemophila, also known as Baby Blue Eyes.
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Rose Gardens Kim Bergström Roses are seen as one of the world's most symbolic flowers, and there are a host of different gardens across Japan where visitors..
Culture Sea Wind Country - Sasebo Arlene Bastion Sasebo is an unexpected find of dreamy mountain and sea landscapes, complemented by authentic old fashioned Japanese shopping streets..
Culture Fussa City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Even with the overwhelming US military presence, Fussa City can still offer a museum and gallery or two to visit. These include..
Culture Chofu City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Chofu City is famous for its temples and gardens but the city's museums and galleries certainly have their place. They include..
Culture Akiruno City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is blessed with wonderful natural features but this city in western Tokyo also features the quirky Fukuzawa Chiisana..