Activities Nemophila Season at Yabakei Valley Kim Bergström Nemophila, or baby blue eyes, are one of Japan's popular springtime flowers, and one of the most well-known spots to enjoy them..
Activities Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival 2026 Mar 20th - Apr 20th Each year during spring, Wakayama's Kimiidera Temple is home to a sakura festival that celebrates these beautiful blooms in..
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still ..
7 Activities Mount Nabewari and Nabewari Sanso Cole Lubchenko A guide to hiking Mount Nabewari and enjoying a bowl of udon from the long standing mountain lodge, Nabewari Sanso.
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..
Food Little Darling Coffee Roasters Jane Pipkin Overview of Little Darling Coffee Roasters in Aoyama. One of the best places to go if you are a lover of aesthetics and a good cup..
Food Experience Nagahama’s Nature Focused Culture Featured The Oku Biwako region is one of Japan's largest freshwater lakes. Visitors can experience the region's customs firsthand..
Culture The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?