8 Stay at Kamikochi in the Japan Alps Akira Matsuo I had a chance to stay in Kamikochi in the Central Japan Mountainous National Park. Many tourists visit there only daytime, but..
Culture Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2026 Early Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
Activities Nakasendo Hike & Erupting Mt Ontake Akira Matsuo Some travelers who plan to visit central Japan are worrying about any trouble by the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Now, however, tro..
Culture Bando POW Camp Site, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto was created by one person, the director of the Bando POW Camp, Toyohisa Matsue... Who is Toyohisa Matsue, the director of the Bando POW Camp?
Culture Sengoku Three Sisters Shrine, Fukui Takako Sakamoto It enshrines the famous sisters of the Sengoku Period, Chacha, Hatsu, and Go, who were the daughters of Oichi, beautiful sister of Oda Nobunaga.
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan The place is well known for its glorious annual Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri), held in April and May.