Culture Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven Takako Sakamoto Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven: beautiful lotus fields in rural Minami Echizen makes you feel like you are in heaven!
Activities Spring Destinations and Events in Niigata Kim Bergström Shirone, Minami Ward, Niigata, 950-1217 Gosen Tulip Festival
Culture Anamori Inari Shrine Lantern Festival 2026 Late Aug The female shrine attendants in red hakama trousers and local elders distribute
Activities Sunflower Festa at Soleil Hill 2026 Late Jul - Late Aug Fuji over Sagami Bay in the distance.
13 Culture Shirakawa Fountainhead Ekaterina Bespyatova take more than 30 minutes, but it makes for a nice quick stop in the Minami
Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood of cherry trees lining the Tama River bank there it must be a popular hanami
Activities Exploring around the Toyosawa dam Malcome Larcens Hanamaki has 3 main dams, the Toyosawa, Kuzumaru and Hayachine, Hayachine... On my first visit to Hanamaki, my father in law took me there as a place
Activities Tiwal Japan in Hayama’s Kayak Race Meg Sing Hayama Sailing College’s hosts its annual kayak race at Morito Beach and Tiwal Japan gives people a chance to try out its beginner friendly dinghy.