7 Culture Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan There is always something happening at the illustrious Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. No matter what season, the shrine is very photogenic...
Activities Wintersweet Festival 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
Culture Okutama Town - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Okutama Town is the westernmost region of Tokyo. It's tiny population is more than compensated by its tremendous nature. Its..
Area Kushiro Kushiro, Hokkaido, is home to Kushiro Airport. International charter flights to and from this airport have operated for more than 20 years but the airport’s primary design was intended for domestic..
Transportation Hokkaido Access Guide Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido's airports, railways, buses, rental cars, and subways ensure that you have the means to achieve your desired itinerary...
Area New Chitose Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is served very well by New Chitose Airport. Only a relatively short train journey from the airport to Sapporo (with some great views on the way) it's an incredible..
Culture Akiruno City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Deep in the Tama region, Akurino City is home to a verdant nature. Some of its parks include Ajiro Benten-yama Park, Akirudai Park,..
Activities Top Things to Do in Obihiro, Japan Featured Hokkaido is Japan's most temperate climate zone. The Tokachi region and the city of Obihiro are no exception. From food and..