21 Culture Fujinomiya City Elena Lisina There are two important places in Fujinomiya connected with Fuji-san – Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and the Fujisan Hongu Se..
Activities Komagane, Nagano Prefecture Rey Waters Day trip from Tokyo area to Chuo Alps, Komagane. Spectacular wildflowers, wild monkeys, and mountain hiking.
Culture Nishikigoi no Sato Michael B Ojiya City in Niigata Prefecture is world-famous for its cultivation of Koi fish. Nishikigoi no Sato offers visitors a chance to..
Activities Tsunan Sunflower Festival 2025 Late Jul - Mid Aug The Tsunan Sunflower Festival showcases around 500,000 of these beautiful seasonal blooms over a 4 hectare space. There are plenty..
Food Kappa Sushi Michael B It can be difficult introducing children or picky eaters to sushi, but if they happen to be in your travel group, you may be limited..
Food Biens Popolo Kim Bergström Biens Popolo in Sanjo, Niigata, offers a range of sweet treats that look as amazing as they taste. You can either choose to eat..
12 Culture Inside Karasu-jo Elena Lisina Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's five original standing castles. Its wood interior, darkened by time, is severe and functional...
9 Culture The New Honmaru Goten Palace Vicky Amin Tracing down every corner of the newest face of Japan's most extravagant palace, where imperial palace members resided in Nagoya...
