The changes of seasons are so symbolic in Japan, there’s always some kind of flower in bloom no matter what season. Japan has some of the best botanical gardens and flower parks. 1. Kyoto Botanical Garden The centerpiece of Kyoto Botanical Garden is the enormous greenhouse featuring enormous banana plants, carnivorous plants, tropical flowers, and plenty more rare species. The botanical gardens also include a large flower garden, with …

Looking to find the best places to practice hiking in Shizuoka? Here are the top 7 courses we recommend!   Hiking in Shizuoka Spot #1: Shiraito No Taki Shiraito no Taki consists of two gorgeous waterfalls. There is one large waterfall that is 20 meters tall. The other waterfall is shorter and splits off into many smaller waterfalls. The falls themselves are easily accessible by a walkway with railing, …

Wondering what living in Ibaraki is like? Here is a guide to living in the northern Kanto prefecture!  Living in Ibaraki: Tsukuba  If you are interested in living in Kanto, Tsukuba is one of the most well-known cities in Ibaraki. Home to the University of Tsukuba, college students comprise a significant number of Tsukuba’s population. Traditionally, the local Tsukuba economy was based on rice cultivation, and Tsukuba still has …

Thinking about living in Nara? There are a ton of fun things in Nara! Here is a guide to help you decide if this cultural Kansai prefecture is right for you.  Living in Nara City  Nara City is the largest city in Nara Prefecture. If you want convenient shopping centers and public transportation, living in Nara City is probably for you. While it is the capital of the prefecture, …