Culture Hino City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Hino City is not only known for its zoo but also as being the resting place for many Shinsengumi warriors. Some of the temples to..
Culture Higashimurayama City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Higashimurayama City in Tokyo's Tama region is home to some local temples and shrines including a National Treasure. Some of..
Culture Higashikurume City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Higashikurume City may be a bedroom community but its temples and shrines are not only handsome but are also historically and culturally..
Activities Dragondola Gaurav Raja Dahal The Naeba-Tashiro Gondola Ropeway is popularly known as 'Dragondola' and started operating in 2001. Its 5481m length makes..
Activities Tsuyama Sakura Festival Kim Bergström Tsuyama Castle's Kakuzan Park is home to around 1000 cherry blossom trees, and was selected as one of Japan's top 100 famous..
Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 15th Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000 plum..
Activities New Year's Resolutions, Japan-style Kim Bergström With a new year comes the feeling of a fresh start, and many people use this as an opportunity to set some goals or resolutions..
15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina The combination of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms in Japan symbolizes courage, virtue, strength, fortitude, eternal youth and longevity..