Transportation How to Get to Matsuyama Bronwyn O'Neill Ehime Prefecture, has been gaining tourist popularity, particularly with some European travelers who favor more compact, historical, relaxing locations to
Activities Exotic Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Giovanni Rattacaso The Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park opened in 1965, and has since become... The zoo features 550 animals with 145 species, displayed with regards to
13 Visiting Tokyo Sea Life Park Cathy Cawood You can visit Tokyo Sea Life Park for free at Golden Week, but it would be better to visit this great aquarium on a day when it is less crowded.
Activities Iwate Park in Full Bloom Malcome Larcens Iwate Park in Full Bloom, the best place to see cherry blossoms in Morioka
15 Stunning Sakura at Ueno Park George Popescu Hanami at its best at Ueno Park, Tokyo: Walk around the small lake near the park, eat many delicious Japanese dishes from the various food stalls or go
10 Tsukigase Plum Grove in Nara Takako Sakamoto Strolling along Satsuki River to enjoy fragrant plum blossoms in the famous Tsukigase Plum Grove in Nara Prefecture.
16 Tokyo Tableware Festival - Part 2 Peter Sidell Tableware Festival is what it sounds like - a week-long event devoted to... and really, I could have done another two stories, there was that much to