Culture Oji Shrine Sleiman Azizi As honourable as the tree is, the shrine itself is dedicated to Izanami... heavyweight deities within the Shinto pantheon, if not the heaviest - Izanami
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström It's a popular place for hanami picnics, and with so much natural beauty
Culture Tokyo Hula Festival 2026 Mid Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese Americans.
39 Culture Light and Darkness Elena Lisina During hanami illuminated sakura trees are extremely beautiful and romantic
Culture Japanese Urban Legends Veronica Carnevale Toire no Hanako-san (Hanako-san of the Toilet) For our next... Hanako is the spirit of a young schoolgirl who met her end in an elementary
8 Strolling around Negoroji Temple Takako Sakamoto Although Ohanami drinking parties are a lot of fun, it would be great to
10 Food Rouge Blanc Bakery Kim Bergström Rouge Blanc is a bakery and cafe in the heart of Minami Uonuma, otherwise known as Japan's snow country.
8 Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the colder months!