SAITAMA

Beyond its 20 spectacular World Cultural Heritage Sites, Japan has 21 traditions recognized by UNESCO as elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Love that fresh-baked-bread smell? In the Kansai area, you can savor the scent of freshly fried waffles at 18 train stations thanks to the famous Mannekin chain. Read on to learn all about these amazing waffles!

Travel northwest of Tokyo to see this museum full of rocks that resemble faces—even a few famous ones!

There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.

See impressive floats maneuvered below winter fireworks in Saitama in December.

It's hard to take a bad picture at these gorgeous locations!

Want to know the best, cheapest spots for fall colors in Japan?

Think you know your 'koyo'? Here's the autumn color hall of fame!