As sweltering temperatures continue to smother the Japanese archipelago, many seek to escape the heat wave by hitting the beach. However, in addition to being surrounded by the ocean on all sides, Japan is rich with lakes, ponds and more than 30,000 rivers across the country.
TSU “Mitake no Sakura” (Mitake’s sakura) is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the mountains about a one-hour drive from Tsu Station in Mie Prefecture.
NAGAKUTE, Aichi Prefecture The final countdown for Studio Ghibli Inc. fans to visit a theme park centered around the studio s beloved anime films has begun, which will open here on Nov. 1.