Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm.
One of the best things about the fall is the ginkgo leaves in Japanese gardens and icho namiki (ginkgo avenues). We will walk you through the history of Japanese gardens and the best places for ginkgo tree viewing!
Japanese autumn flowers pair well with the kōyō (colorful leaves). Many traditional Japanese poems center some of these flowers in their work, and they are loved to this day.
Okinawa Prefecture is a subtropical archipelago around 400 miles (644 km) from mainland Japan. But what makes it so special?
If you ever want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy the simple pleasures of Japan, Ibaraki is the place to be.
In Japanese culture, hatsuhinode is the first thing that people should do on the first day of the year. Let’s learn more about this New Year’s tradition.
Ibaraki prefecture is a well-known tourist destination in the Kanto region. The best part of coming to Ibaraki is you can easily find attractive spots with scenic views and delicious specialties year-round.
If you are an experienced hiker or mountain climber you may get permission to climb these mythical mountains in winter.
“Momiji” （紅葉）refers to the brilliant red maple tree which has the same kanji as “koyo”
While Kyoto is one of the most beautiful and rewarding cities in all of Japan to visit, it is also one of the most popular places to experience Zen Buddhism.
Japanese rock gardens are an important staple of Buddhist culture and play a special role in the nation’s history.
Kyoto is a city that is rich in culture, abundant in cuisine, and populated with traditional architecture and magnificent temples.
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