Shopping Kamakura Ryotan Minami Tanaka As a longtime resident of Kamakura, I would like to introduce to you one of my favorite antique shops. Kamakura Ryotan is a shop..
Culture Takinomiya Jinja Febry Fawzi One of the most interesting events is held on April 15th: hanami, or cherry
Shopping Iwate's Small Town Ohasama in Fall Malcome Larcens Ohasama and surroundings: My favorite way to get there is by bicycle, from Hanamaki is is about 35 kilometers.
Area Ogi Just a 15 minute train ride from Saga City there is the more rural town of Ogi, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and into the world of the real Japan. While Ogi is something..
Activities Izumi Nature Park in Fall, Chiba Jessica A Paje As usual, you can enjoy hanami viewing by picnicking in the grassy areas
Miyajima’s Senjokaku & Pagoda Tomoko Kamishima Senjokaku, 1,000 tatami mats is size, is on the top of a hill commanding Itsukushima Shrine.
Culture Saitama Summer Festivals Rebecca Quin center around processions involving shrines or floats, while August is hanabi... Koshigaya Get your fireworks fix before the season starts and watch 5,000 hanabi
Activities Koganei Park in Autumn Christie Petrakopoulou If you happen to be in the city, why not do “hanami” at Koganei Park?