Activities A New Plan for Fuji-san Elena Lisina After a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail...
Culture Higashikurume City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi A bedroom community, Higashikurume City lies just outside of central Tokyo. It boasts a splendid bamboo grove in Chikurin Park as..
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2025 Jul 22nd - Jul 24th Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Culture Chofu City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Chofu City sits on the western edge of central Tokyo. An easy day trip, the city's parks and gardens include the world class..
Culture Akishima City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Tokyo extends west into the Tama region. One of its cities is historical Akishima City with many public spaces including Haijima..
Activities Autumn Foliage 2020 Serena Ogawa Learn about Japan's autumn forecast in 2020 to see the best places and timings for when to see the autumn leaves in Japan.
Culture Kurashiki’s Cotton Story Arlene Bastion Kurashiki spun good from bad with its lucky choice to grow cotton when rice crops failed. It is now Japan's leading producer..
Culture Blessing Forest Illumination 2025-2026 Early Nov - Late Jan Blessing Forest is the name of the 2024 / 2025 winter illumination at the Keyaki Hiroba in Tamaari Town, formerly known as Saitama..
