Activities Toki no Sumika Illumination 2024-2025 Early Oct - Mid Mar The Toki no Sumika Illumination event takes place at the Gotemba Kogen Resort annually, and is now in its 19th year. There are various..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2025 Friday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
6 Culture Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Park Lynda Hogan Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a free park in Hanno City, Saitama. You can explore several different quirky..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2025 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan and leading..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..
Culture Doraemon Museum With Kids Sherilyn Siy The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a must-visit for fans of Doraemon. In this article, I share our experiences to temper expectations...