Activities Pampas Grass Spots in the Kanto Region Kim Bergström Known as susuki in Japanese, pampas grass can be found in several scenic spots across the Kanto region during autumn. This guide covers three of them.
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Tohoku Region Kim Bergström While the Tohoku region may be best known for snowy vistas in the winter months, there's plenty to enjoy in the area across late spring and early summer
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Activities Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass Linka Wade Driving on Route 292 around Gunma's Kusatsu Onsen offers stunning views as well as interesting places like the highest point on Japan's national routes
Activities Hydrangea Season Along the Rokko Cable Line Kim Bergström The Rokko Cable Line is located on Kobe's Mount Rokko, and because of the area's higher altitude, hydrangea season stretches from mid-June to mid-July
7 Activities The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort Rufus Starbuck Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer.
Activities Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail James Clark This is when I first found out about the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a 1,000 kms hiking trail along the pacific coast through Tohoku, to support long term
Accommodation Results of the World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 Kim Bergström Sep 21, 2023 The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 list helps to determine some of the top players in the industry, and three Japanese-based accommodation options made the