Culture Unique Nansatsu: Sand Baths, Samurai, Katsuo & Gree... Ryan Noble At the southern tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture’s Nansatsu region offers... 70% of Japan’s dried unrefined tea—and in 2024, it became the nation’s top
8 Activities Mount Ogusu Plum Blossoms Steve Morton For anyone visiting Kanagawa’s Miura Peninsula this spring, a colorful surprise awaits you at the top of Mount Ogusu
Activities 5 Must-visit Places in Downtown Shimonoseki Kim Bergström Shimonoseki is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and sits right on the southwestern tip of Honshu.
Culture Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May variety of dumpling types from across the country to Komazawa Olympic Park, with some of the options including Omi beef-filled gyoza (one of Japan's top
Activities Shiraito & Otodome Falls Fujinomiya Jessica A Paje Ranked among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls," the duo is a much loved tourist attraction and one you won't want to miss out on.
Activities Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival 2026 Mar 20th - Apr 20th impressive 500 cherry trees, and it was designated as one of Japan's Top
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin spring resort areas only a 1-2 hour drive away, including three of the top... Bonus Tip: Visit at the end of May and check out the Kashima Gatalympics