11 Activities Kisami-Ohama Beach, Shimoda, Izu Nicole Bauer Kisami-Ohama Beach near Shimoda has crystal clear waters, lots of white sand and a very natural setting—no large road or big hotel spoil the view.
11 New Year stalls at Fushimi Inari Cathy Cawood No barbecued sparrows but lots of other tasty treats!
13 Culture Beautiful Shoren-in Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Colorful lotus door paintings are a delight!
Culture Kawagoe Matsuri 2024 Mid Oct Lots of huge and beautifully decorated floats (dashi) accompanied by traditional... There's always lots of entertainment and food stalls around Renkeiji
Culture Yakushima - Shiratani Unsuikyo Chris Cooper Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke, who did lots of
12 Ashikaga Flower Park: Water Lilies Larry Knipfing They are quite different than the gorgeous Japanese Lotus - small and sharp
16 Ofuna Botanical Garden in Photos Jessica A Paje MAY: Peony, Rose, Wisteria, Iris JUN: Iris, Hydrangea, Water Lily JUL: Lotus