Culture A Secret Treasure in Miyazaki Iain Stanley A leisurely bike ride from Miyazaki's southern town of Aoshima will take you along a pristine, rugged coastline that will kee...
17 Sengen-jinja Peter Sidell In Shizuoka in central Japan, Sengen-jinja is the city's largest and most important shrine, with a tranquil atmosphere and so...
Beauty & Spa Yunokawa Onsen Mandy Bartok Yunokawa Onsen offers ten private onsen suites in a rural setting on the outskirts of Yamaga town in northern Kumamoto Prefec...
7 Yunishigawa Onsen Mandy Bartok Yunishigawa Onsen, a small town in the mountains of Tochigi with connections to the Taira family, is an easy getaway year-rou...
Shopping DUOMART Pop-up 2025 Kim Bergström If you've ever brushed up on a few Japanese phrases before a trip, there's a good chance Duolingo helped you do it. This Dece...
Culture Hinokage Town Yuzu Festival 2025 Kim Bergström At the Hinokage Town Yuzu Festival, visitors can browse fragrant fresh yuzu and a range of processed products, from juices an...
Activities Happy New Year Tokyo 2025-2026 Kim Bergström Happy New Year Tokyo 2026 is a special countdown event held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's Citizens' Plaza, ...
Culture Hello! Leaf Art World in Yokohama 2025-2026 Kim Bergström Leaf paper-cutting is a highly specialized form of art in which detailed images are carved directly into real leaves using an...
Activities Hanahata Memorial Garden Autumn Illuminations 2025 Kim Bergström Hanahata Memorial Garden in Tokyo's Adachi Ward is set to host a special autumn illumination event, offering visitors a chanc...
Activities Shibuya Christmas Market 2025 Kim Bergström This winter, Shibuya will host its first-ever official Christmas market event, bringing a mix of European charm and Hawaiian ...
