It's generally held from August 12 to 15. The floats used in this festival are unlike any others you’ll see around Japan. Some are 7m tall and come in impressive shapes such as lions ...

For those eager to experience this floral wonder, must-visit gardens include the Atami Plum Garden, Sannokura Kogen, Shibukawa Park, and Lake Kawaguchi. These stunning spots blend seamlessly the ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

From the boat, passengers can see Japan’s oldest operating electric crane (dating to 1909), the Western-style reception hall (1904), used to welcome guests from Japan and abroad, and other ...