Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival.
12 Culture Japanese Silk Elena Lisina Silk and weaving techniques, imported into Japan from China, were developed into new types of silk.
Area Kagoshima City Kagoshima City is set against the backdrop of Sakurajima, an active volcano and the city's icon in Kagoshima Prefecture. The prefecture's capital city is likened to the Italian city of..
Food Kumagaya - Local Foods and Cuisine Sleiman Azizi hour north from Tokyo and you'll come across the gateway to Saitama Prefecture... Festival and kaleidoscopically detailed Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple, the prefecture
Activities 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Tochigi Kim Bergström Located north of Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture is filled with spectacular nature and fascinating cultural sites.
Area Ichinoseki Ichinoseki (一関市 Ichinoseki-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city had a population of 114,922 and a population den..
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Color in Oita Kim Bergström This guide covers three great destinations to enjoy the best of spring's flowers in Oita Prefecture.
Culture March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) 2026 Mar 8th - Mar 22nd The second sumo tournament of the year EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
