Gardens have evolved into a variety of styles with different purposes, including strolling gardens for Recreation and Dry Stone Gardens for the religious use by Zen monks. The Three Great Gardens of Japan are considered to include Kenroku-en in Kanazawa, Koraku-en in Okayama and Kairaku-en in Mito.
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Hitachi Seaside Park – A Blue Ocean of Nemophila
What would be Japan without its flowers? The list of flower-centered attractions is long: pink sakura blossoms, orchards of peach blossoms in Yamanashi, deep pink flame flowers at the Shibazakura Festival in Chichibu, and Nemophila at the Hitachi Seaside Park. And these are but a…
Visiting Charming Kawaguchiko Music Forest Near Mt. Fuji
While wandering along the Lake Kawaguchi shoreline after taking in the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, I made a spontaneous decision to visit the Kawaguchiko Music Forest 河口湖オルゴールの森 (Japanese website). It is a small theme park and museum focused on automated musical instruments. Apart from the…
Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural life of Izumi city (Kagoshima Prefecture) helped me to relax and also to remember my hometown in a Spanish rural area. Do you want to…
The Jewel of Shonan: Winter Illumination Paradise of Enoshima
After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but I was still waiting for the main attraction of the day, The Jewel Of Shonan, the famous illumination of Enoshima. Many of my friends visited…
The Pearls of Enoshima: Fish, the Sea and Mount Fuji
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising that it is considered one of the favorite spots for the Tokyo inhabitants, as it is just one hour away from the city. A while…
Kyushu’s Culinary Secrets: Exploring the Essentials of Japanese Cuisine in Fukuoka Prefecture
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation and heritage, has given birth to some of the finest products in the country. The climate is mild and benefits from warm sea breezes, so…
Guide to 1 Perfect Day in Hiroshima
We put together an itinerary of a few of the best things to see, do and eat on a perfect first day in Hiroshima, Japan!
Murakami City – Best Ways to Enjoy Fall Colors
Sponsored by Murakami City Located along the Sea of Japan about 4 hours from Tokyo is the small coastal city of Murakami. Rich in cultural arts, cuisine, and history this city is a perfect place for those looking to get off the beaten path and…
Explore the Mount Aso region through Takamori Trolley Train, Dengaku Miso and the nearby Nishihara Village
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When I set off on my drive to Takamori in Kumamoto prefecture, a typhoon was looming. Unbeknownst to me, the mist of unsettled grey clouds would become the romantic backdrop to my visit, as I took in the lush…
The Summer Beauty of Korakuen, Okayama’s Premier Japanese Garden
Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama I admit it. By the time I had descended from Okayama Castle after viewing the spectacular summer light show, I could feel my heart getting dokidoki in my chest as I crossed to bridge to the South entrance of Korakuen.…