Activities Azaleas at Mount Ohira Kim Bergström During spring, specifically around mid-May, the summit is home to an impressive number of azaleas in bloom.
Culture Hourin-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell ventilation panels, and the serene Buddhist statues sat alongside the bright, cheery
Food Vegan and Vegetarian Guide in Japan Joanna Ligon Kinako Mochi This dessert features chewy mochi rice cakes dusted with kinako... You can also check out AIN SOPH for decadent dairy-free Japanese curry
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town that could is at the cross roads of history from Marco Polo to Commander Perry
Kobe Handmade Marche 2026 Late Jun Handmade items often carry a sense of craftsmanship and attention to detail
Activities Cosmos Alley in Shinshiro, Aichi 2026 Early - Mid Oct Each year from around early to mid October, Aichi's Shinshiro Cosmos Alley is filled with the beauty of around 350,000 cosmos in bloom.
Activities Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato Lotus Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around mid-June to early August, Saitama's Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato comes alive with colorful lotus flowers in bloom.
Activities Hydrangea Viewing at Unshoji Temple Kim Bergström priest of the temple, and his hard work paid off - when the flowers are in bloom