Planning "Forest Architecture" Taking Shape at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström Nov 24, 2024 As Expo 2025 Osaka approaches, Takenaka Corporation’s innovative “Forest Architecture” project is taking shape.
Food The Green Tea Fields of Shizuoka Lisa Wallin Shizuoka is one of Japan's most famous tea cultivation regions—and for a good reason, too!
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr As part of Ishioka City’s anniversary celebrations, the Spring Lion Festival returns in late April during the Golden Week holiday period.
Culture Hida Furukawa Izumi Kershaw If you are looking for an authentic Japanese experience in a rural town away from the city, Hida Furukawa is the stop to make.
Culture Momijiyama Tea House, Sumpu Castle Samuel Richards At Momijiyama Tea Room in Sumpu Castle, Shizuoka City, you can experience Tou-cha, a historic green tea game that was once outlawed by the Japanese government
Culture Otaguro Park Sleiman Azizi Otaguro Park in Suginami City is a free Japanese strolling garden found on the estate of the former music critic Motoo Otaguro.
Activities Yokohama Garden Necklace 2021 Rey Waters On March 27th, Yokohama kicked off its 37th annual Garden Necklace with... forces until its return in 1960.