The city's heyday was in the 17th century, which is when Akita was the capital of the region under the…
Akita is not on the top of the list for destinations within Japan for the average foreign tourist, which is…
Yamagata City is a centrally located town within a short distance of famous sightseeing areas like Mt. Zao with its…
While Sendai might not feature on most international tourists' itinerary, if you have enough time in Japan or are not…
Aomori CIty is mostly skipped by tourists since the ferry is no longer the only way to get to Hokkaido,…
Hirosaki is known as a cherry blossom city, and you can enjoy beautiful sakura around Hirosaki Castle between late April…
While during wintertime people in Japan tend to stay indoors where it is cozy and warm and many of the…
Although Japan welcomes most tourists in spring and summer, for those who are looking for a more quiet time and…
The Danjiri Kaikan is an interactive and fun museum located in Osaka near Kishiwada Castle. It provides information and activities…
Which national holidays and regular holidays are there in Japan? Here is an overview of Japanese (national) holidays and some…
The Yasukuni shrine is considered one of the most important shrines in Japan. It is also a controversial shrine because…
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is an exceptional event near Mt. Shibazakura flowers bloom in different colors and in different shapes,…
Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and there are two reasons to go here; the Naruto…
Every 3 years, a large art festival descends on Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is…
If you are looking for cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Meguro River in Tokyo is one of the best places to…
Hita is a city in Kyushu that attracts tourists with its beautiful old town with 200-year old houses, a float…
Gujo Hachiman is a beautiful old town in Gifu Prefecture. It attracts many visitors because of the castle on the…
Kawagoe Matsuri is an October festival not far from Tokyo. They use elaborately decorated floats that you rarely see in…