Activities A Trip Around the World Within Japan Kim Bergström Japan has something for any visitor, and even if you're visiting domestically, a visit to these 10 places will have you feel like you've gone on a trip
11 A Very Special Soba Restaurant Cathy Cawood Watch soba noodles being made as you enjoy your meal at Wahei Soba Restaurant in Kusatsu Onsen Town.
Activities Asama Kogen Rhododendron Festival 2026 Early - Mid May Along with the bounty of blooms to enjoy, the festival will also include free guided garden walks and plant sales from local growers.
Activities Night Hydrangea Train 2026 Mid - Late Jun The Night Hydrangea Train is operated by Odakyu Hakone railway, and offers a rare chance to ride through tunnels of blooming, illuminated flowers.
Activities Tanto Tulip Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr Held in mid to late April since 1992, the Tanto Tulip Festival showcases the beauty of around a million tulips in approximately 300 varieties.
20 Culture Tokyo Walks: Yoyogi Park Elena Lisina When the day is warm and sunny, it’s a pity to waste it staying indoors... The park is free and is open till late in the night.
Transportation Take a Ride on the Koumi Line Brittany Rock If a scenic slow-paced journey sounds enticing to you, take a ride on the Koumi Line.
Food Fluffy Pancakes with a View Jeradyne Cheong The thing about pancakes is you either like them or you love them – they... Now imagine this – it’s early in the morning, the sun is shining and you