Odawara Plum Festival: Welcoming Spring with Blossoms and History
In early spring, before cherry…
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Spring Along the Shimanto River: Canola Flowers and Cherry Blossoms in Rural Kochi
In the far southwestern part o…
The Red-crowned Crane: A Symbol of Japan’s Natural Beauty and Hope
2026.01.17 The red-crowned cra…
Pruning Plum Branches at Korakuen Garden – Preparing for Spring
2026.01.14 Korakuen Garden in …
Shimosuwa Onsen – A Historic Hot Spring Town at the Heart of Old Japan
Located in central Nagano Pref…
Ibusuki Onsen – A Unique Hot Spring Experience on Japan’s Southern Coast
Located on the southern tip of…
Ginzan Onsen – A Nostalgic Hot Spring Town Straight Out of Old Japan
Hidden deep in the mountains o…
Kurokawa Onsen – A Hidden Hot Spring Village in the Mountains of Kyushu
Tucked away in the quiet mount…
Kasumigaura – A Vast Lakeside Landscape of History and Leisure
Located in Ibaraki Prefecture,…
The Magic of “Diamond Fuji” — Japan’s Celestial Moment
For many who visit Japan, Moun…