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Yamanashi is the largest producer of peaches in Japan, and there are farms in the prefecture where you can experience fruit picking and...

This event is held at the historic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro, Tokyo, which was built back in 1931 at a time when Tokyo was still recovering...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Sunday Brunch in Shimokitazawa is serving two hydrangea themed goodies on their menu until the end of June (2021). The themed items on...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

If you love hydrangea, this festival should be at the top of your list! In the countryside of Kaisei in Kanagawa prefecture, 5000...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Myōraku-ji (長尾山妙楽寺) is a temple in Kawasaki that's been given the name "Hydrangea Temple" by the locals. It gets quite busy around...

Fuchu City Local Forest Museum is located in Fuchu, Tokyo. You can get to this museum on the Keio line from Shinjuku station to...

Jokeiji Temple (浄慶寺) is a part of a Jōdo Shinshū (also known as Shin Buddhism or True Pure Land Buddhism) sect called Asoyama Jukoin...

This picturesque festival takes place about 3km south of Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes area, and features sprawling fields of...

"Koinobori" (鯉のぼり) are carp streamers that are hung around Japan in celebration of "Kodomo No Hi" (こどもの日) Children's Day. Children's day...

Unfortunately this festival has been cancelled permanently "due to issues such as aging of materials and equipments and changes in the...

Ajisai (hydrangea) are celebrated in Japan through various festivals all over the country, one of these places being Hakusan Shrine in...

One of Tokyo's most famous spots for cherry blossoms is Inokashira Koen. It's unique to most cherry blossom spots because you can enjoy...

After sakura, my favorite flower that blooms in abundance in Japan is ajisai (hydrangea). You can see them all over Japan, and there are...

Nezu Shrine was established in 1705, and is famous for its azalea festival which has a gorgeous and bountiful garden full of 3000 azalea...