Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
Food Cafe Kaeru Mandy Bartok Cafe Kaeru is a small cafe in northeastern Kamakura that serves healthy lunches and drinks. The cafe garden is a highlight, and..
Culture Mitake Shrine Sherilyn Siy The Mitake Shrine marks the remains of the castle that used to belong to the Hojo family. Earthenware discovered in the area d..
7 Activities Hiking Tokyo’s Mount Takamizu Steve Morton For anyone wanting to find a winter wonderland in Tokyo, be sure to check out Mount Takamizu Sansan’s Hiking Course, where you..
Activities Koizumi Cosmos Festival 2025 Late Oct Each year from around mid to late October, the Koizumi Cosmos Fields bloom with millions of colorful flowers, spanning almost 11..
Culture Kunitachi City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Surprisingly, Kunitachi City is home to relatively few temples and shrines but with some quality locations. These include Aoyagi..
Activities Hakusan Shrine Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Each year in June, Tokyo's Hakusan Shrine is home to an impressive ajisai (hydrangea) festival, where around 3000 blooms in..
Activities Inashiki Tulip Festival 2026 Mid Apr Each year in April, the Inashiki Tulip Festival is held at Ibaraki's Wada Park. Located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Japan's..