Sugawara no Michizane was an eminent poet of the Heian period. His love of plum blossoms has been passed down over a millennium to the children...
Huis ten Bosch in Nagasaki is Japan's biggest theme park. It recreates the Netherlands in surprisingly real ways. But attracting visitors has not been easy.
Chofu promises a relaxing day out with its signature soba, botanical garden, temple, and quirky yokai from the world of master manga artist Mizuki Shigeru.
Fall in Japan is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Throughout the country, momiji (autumn colors) provide a vibrant backdrop for many festive...
It is the season of iris blossoms in Japan. The waning of the pandemic is leading to the return of low-cost floral themed festivals with colorful...
A photo essay of cherry blossoms at their peak in Tokyo in public gardens and spaces bringing everyone the beauty of spring.
There are many excellent spots throughout Tokyo, but our pick is Inokashira Park in trendy Kichijoji.
Now friendship cities, these two urban settings - one fictional and one picture-perfect real - share their love of bats and pop culture in time for...
One of Japan’s most renowned landscapes, Kumamoto's Suizenji Garden is a stunning representation of engineering wisdom gained from wars and the artistic culture of the Edo...
Momijidani park sits at the base of Mt. Misen, just inland from the famous Itsukushima Shrine. A small river trickles through on its way out to...
The colorful show of spider lilies found clustered in fields, gardens and along embankments, begins after the first heavy rain in autumn at a point when...
“If you want an example of how crafts can be successfully incorporated into a modern setting, I think that the Hyatt Centric Kanazawa Hotel is a...