Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Iz... Laurier Tiernan Having served both as a penal colony and as a host to exiles and mystics... And, since most everyone rode a bike in their youth, in the land where
Culture Spring Hill Lupine Festival 2026 Apr 8th - May 6th Spring in Japan is one of the country's most popular times of year... the Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center in Tochigi Prefecture over the past
Beauty & Spa Spa Kacho Mai Shoji The Westin Miyako Kyoto hotel in Kyoto offers some of the city's most relaxing spa and well-being experiences.
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past.
16 Culture The Castles of Japan Elena Lisina Many original castles were lost in wars and fires, and later in government... campaigns to modernize the country, so now most of the castles are reconstructions
Culture Memorable Matsuyama Arlene Bastion There are about 90 multi-shaped post boxes around town for haiku poet wanna-bes... Bars host haiku evenings, and trams sport lines from haiku.
Culture Super Saga City Arlene Bastion Saga's small size is no obstacle to enjoying something of Japanese life, albeit in miniature, but still memorable.
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood.