Culture Saijoji Temple Sandra Isaka Saijoji is an amazing Zen temple hidden among giant cedars in the forest of Minami Ashigara City, southern Kanagawa Prefecture.
Culture Morito no Hama bon Dance Festival 2026 Mid Aug Morito no Hama's yearly summer beach festival and dance competition on the shores of Morito beach in Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture.
6 Culture A Winter Day at Hasedera Temple Hana Joy nonexistent), and the skies are often clear, meaning great views of the Sagami
Activities Cool Off at Izu Tatadohama Beach Bryan Baier Tatadohama and Shirahama are Hawaii-like white sand beaches with clear blue water at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula.
Culture Glover Garden in Nagasaki Alena Eckelmann Glover Garden in Nagasaki: posh residences of former foreign VIP residents in a hill on the Minami-Yamate hill
Culture Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path Bonson Lam This is one of the Kyotoites most popular hanami or cherry blossom viewing
Culture Ogawara Cherry Blossom Festival Andrew Kehoe Make it a point to have a hanami party this year.
Culture Takinomiya Jinja Febry Fawzi One of the most interesting events is held on April 15th: hanami, or cherry