Activities Maegami-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous The lions guarding the gateway to Maegami-ji are flanked with cherry trees
Area Imabari Near the port in Imabari (今治市, Imabari-shi) is a huge, beautifully made ship’s propeller displayed as sculpture. It looks like a giant flower. In front of it are the words “Zo-sen no mach..
Food Maharaja Spice Anonymous there is an 850 yen lunch special, made from three daily selections of curry... When I asked if the vegetable curry had any animal stock or lard in it,
Food From Hand to Mouth Jeremy Yap For my food of choice, I chose the vegetarian curry whereas my friend opted... The curry I got was delightful with a healthy portion of beans and salad
18 Yamagata's Rose Haven Radica Sooknarine display of 750 species of roses, and there are about 20,000 roses in bloom
Culture Shiofune Kannon Azalea Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May festival held at this 1300 year old temple showcases 20,000 azaleas in full bloom
Culture Ryōzen Kannon Andrew Kehoe A large reflecting pool in front of the Kannon hosts numerous lotus blossoms
Food Takasaki Style Okonomiyaki Hollie Mantle A restaurant with an unusual variety of okonomiyaki flavors; from pizza and curry through to cheeseburger infused monja and okonomiyaki dishes.