8 "Hoshi-no-Iwaya" and "Buddha Stone" Yoshifumi Hara "Hoshi-no-Iwaya" is the place where Koubou Daishi contained an evil spirit.
12 Amakusa Tenku-no-Fune Hotel Dining Sandra Isaka Enjoy dining on gourmet Italian while staying at Amakusa Tenku-no-Fune, an amazing hotel located cliff side overlooking the islands in Shimabara Bay
10 A Visit to Okashi no Shiro Selena Hoy Okashi no Shiro, which means Sweets Castle, is a sweets factory in the Nasu Kogen area of Tochigi Prefecture.
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than what you may be used to back
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Familiar with the National Holidays that take place in Japan? Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more commonly celebrated.
7 Activities Sakura at Iyashi no Sato Nenba Mandy Bartok Weeping cherry blossoms bloom along the paths of Iyashi no Sato Nenba in mid to late April.
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Katakuri no Sato 2026 Early Mar - Late Apr Each year from the second Saturday of March until the third Sunday in April, Shiroyama Katakuri no Sato in Kanagawa is open for the public to enjoy katakuri
Activities Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato Lotus Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around mid-June to early August, Saitama's Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato comes alive with colorful lotus flowers in bloom.
