Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr At Takamori Kannon-do in Fujimi Town, Nagano, there is a weeping cherry
Culture 5 of Japan's Best Open-Air Museums Kim Bergström Japan is home to a wide array of excellent museums, and many of them are open-air venues.
14 Hamamatsu Hachimangu Shrine Peter Sidell In Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hachimangu is a historical Shinto shrine, lent a peaceful atmosphere by the trees surrounding it.
Food Sampling Croquette at Asaichi Akemi Miura The Asahiichi Market is a local fish and produce market in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
12 Culture Tokoji Peter Sidell Near Kannami station on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Tokoji is a small, tranquil temple, with pleasant views of the green countryside
Transportation Niigata and Nagano with the JR EAST PASS Featured Cherry blossoms A Japanese-style hanami (flower-watching party) is a major... After having a tumultuous life as a castle, after World War II, over 4,000
Culture Traditional Masks of Japan Elena Lisina Picking a traditional mask is a meaningful souvenir reflecting ancient Japanese culture.
Culture Roses in Japan Elena Lisina The Blue Rose Applause as a symbol of achieving the impossible belongs to the SUNTORY company, which produces a variety of drinks.