10 Kochi Prefecture's 'Sugi-no-Osugi' Sandra Isaka Sugi-no-Osugi', which is actually a pair of 3000-year-old trees, 'Minami
Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood of cherry trees lining the Tama River bank there it must be a popular hanami
Culture The History of Sake Fiona Yoshitake Today, you will see it at shrines, Hanami parties and of course the dinner... Here are three occasions where sake takes on a special ceremonious role: Kagami
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.
10 Culture Yakushi-do Peter Sidell In rural Kannami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Yakushi-do is home to thirty-three small Buddhist statues living on a hill behind a
Culture Tokyo's Setagaya City Ward Sleiman Azizi Setagaya City features the 400 year old Boroichi Flea Market, local spaces like the plum blossom-filled Hanegi Park and beautiful temples like Gotokuji
Spring Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama famous throughout Japan, but specific locations such as this host the best hanami
Food Yairo Watermelon Festival 2026 Late Jul - Early Aug All you can eat watermelon for 500 yen Japan Agriculture Minami Uonuma Branch