Illuminations, then the first shrine visit of the year
City blossom, hot springs, and Fuji behind
Blossom in temple gardens, and crowds to plan around
Momiji in temple gardens, deer in Nara
An Edo town, a car-free valley, a black castle
Some of the heaviest snowfall on earth
Street food, castles and neon nights
Ryukyu culture, coral reefs and slow islands
Castle towns and thatched villages through the Alps
Tatami, kaiseki and a bath on the balcony
Neon streets, shrine calm, unbeatable food
Ramen, onsens and volcanoes across Kyushu
Powder skiing and fresh seafood
