Culture Kita City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's Kita City Ward does a good job with its small handful of museums & galleries. These include the Asukayama Museum, the..
Activities Nanrakuen Iris Festival 2026 Mid May - Early Jun From mid-May to early June, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden hosts an iris festival, which is their biggest annual event. At the two..
Activities Nanrakuen Sotobori Sakura Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around late March through to late April, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage. Receive goshuin seal..
5 of Hokkaido's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström Cherry blossoms are just one of Hokkaido's springtime drawcards, and due to the prefecture's location the trees bloom later..
Activities Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park Kim Bergström Iwate's Takamatsu Park features on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots, and it's a popular destination..
Activities Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Mid May From the early to mid May timeframe, Hokkaido's Shizunai Nijukken Road is an amazing place to enjoy the beauty of sakura season...
Transportation Hakone Access Caroline Hill This guide has all you need to know about getting to and around Hakone. There are many different ways to see Hakone. The Hakone..