10 Culture The Grand Sanja Festival Parade Kylie Plester Enjoy an Edo Period parade at the Sanja Matsuri held in Asakusa in May
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Cosmos Festival 2026 Early Oct Each year in October, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with around 600,000 colorful cosmos flowers, covering a space of around 10
Accommodation ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort Mandy Bartok The ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort is perfectly situated on the eastern side of Okinawa to enjoy stunning sunsets on the East China Sea.
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Apr from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric pictures on display at Kanzo Yashiki in Enzan
Culture San'in Route: Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori Tom Roseveare Discover the secrets of the San'in Kaigan Geopark
12 Activities Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan Cathy Cawood 4 kilometer photo walk between Enzan JR Station and Erinji Temple
14 Activities Osaka Bay - Santa Maria Cruise Ship Vicky Amin Get on board Santa Maria, a beautiful and old sailing ship and cruise through Osaka Bay, Christopher Columbus style