9 Culture Hoonji Temple Chris Barnes Today, only 499 statues remain, most of which are visible to the public
13 Tomikawa Magaibutsu Rock Carvings Cathy Cawood I was riding along Highway 422, not too far from Shigaraki.
Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Mid Oct - Late Nov Continuing for over 60 years and taking place at the Kasumiga Castle ruins (霞ヶ城公園), the event has become a major attraction in Fukushima Prefecture
Accommodation Green Valley Hakuba Rental Cottages Featured Green Valley Hakuba is a collection of 42 self-contained cabins a mere five-minute drive from Hakuba station.
Activities Tankaku Castle: Shingu Castle Ruins Allison Morris The perfect spot for a spring picnic, the castle ruins in Shingu (Tankaku Castle 丹鶴城) is an easily doable stop during a day-trip to Shingu in southern&
Activities Kawazu Seven Waterfalls (Nanaderu) The Kawazu Nanaderu (河津七滝) is a series of seven waterfalls ranging from 2m to 30m tall.
Culture Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon Selena Hoy The Aizu Dai Jibo Kannon (会津慈母大観音) is not so old, the locals will say scornfully
Activities Odori Park Dan Traylor In the center of downtown Sapporo lies Odori Park (Odori Koen, 大通公園), a