6 Culture Lotus Flowers at Chiba Koen Manish Prabhune Around mid July to early August, the Chiba Park pond is a beautiful sight with pink lotus flowers in full bloom in hundreds.
8 Activities Beautiful Plum Blossoms in Yokohama Larry Knipfing Not many visitors to Japan know about the beauty of her plum blossoms (ume). They begin to bloom in mid-winter, signaling that spring..
11 Activities A Day at the Beach in Kamakura Larry Knipfing If you are in Kamakura, I highly recommend a walk down to the beach. Enjoy beach combing, watching the surfers and wind-surfers,..
6 Culture Mitaka's Ghibli Museum in Pictures Hana Joy Small quirks of the Ghibli Museum make all the difference. It's a must-see for those Ghibli fans out there, but don't forget..
12 Shopping Yamato Station Antique Market Carrie Jacobs Yamato Station Antique Market. Over 200 vendors sell Japanese ceramics, art, kimonos, kokeshi (vintage dolls), instruments, jewlery,..
Food Maekawa Unagi Restaurant, Asakusa Featured 200-year-old Maekawa restaurant in Asakusa is sure to convince you of the merits of eating unagi (eel).
4 Activities Snowfall at Asakusa Manish Prabhune Snowfall is unusual in Tokyo compared to northern Japan. This offers unique views of popular tourist spots, Asakusa as pictured..
Activities Scuba Diving in Hachijojima Bonnie Waycott Japan is not considered a top diving destination, but under the sea lies a stunning underwater world. A look at the colourful marine..