6 Activities The Cherry Blossoms of Tokyo's Meguro River Lily The river in Meguro Ward is about 3.8km long and there are more than 800 cherry trees there.
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions.
Activities 3 of Niigata's Top Hydrangea Spots Kim Bergström Whilst Niigata may be best known for snowy winters, there is plenty to enjoy during other seasons of the year.
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa As a former castle town overlooking the serene coastline of the Sea of Japan, Hagi was once the capital for one of the most powerful clans during Japan
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Late May - Late Jun From late May until late June, Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will host the annual 1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival.
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Ankoku-ji, Tajima Takako Sakamoto The spectacular view of illuminated autumn leaves (of Japanese enkianthus) captured in picture-frame-like windows at an old temple in Tajima in the northern
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's largest producer of green