Area Tokushima City Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture and home to Japan's most famous dance festival, Awa Odori. Every August, the Obon Festival is held over three days to honor the ancestors..
Area Izu City Izu City is a relatively warm city that lies along the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Famous for its hot springs and the Shuzenji Temple, Izu is ideal for travellers looking for a mixture..
Area Shizuoka City Shizuoka City in central Shizuoka Prefecture is perfect for outdoor lovers as it is surrounded by numerous mountains, lakes, and rivers. Like many other cities in the prefecture, Shizuoka City..
Culture Ibara City Kenji Chida Ibara is a city of bridges that is located on Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima.
Area Miyazaki City Miyazaki City is the capital of Miyazaki prefecture, located along the eastern coast in southern Kyushu. Miyazaki City promises a great balance of attractions from the cultural Miyazaki shrine,..
Activities 5 Places for Kochia in Japan Kim Bergström looking for something a little different from the usual leaf-viewing spots, here are five places across Japan where you can experience the beauty of kochia
Area Chiba City Chiba city is often one of Japan’s underrated cities, passed over in favour of nearby Tokyo and Yokohama. However, this city of near one million residents has many sights and sounds to offer..
Area Kumamoto City Kumamoto City brims with history with Kumamoto Castle, standing since the 13th century, located here. Along with Himeji and Matsumoto Castles, Kumamoto Castle is considered a top-three castle..