Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every trave...
Culture Egypt, Land of Discoveries Exhibition 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Shizuoka City Museum of Art will display a host of treasures from the National Museu...
Food Hagi City Food Guide: Best Local Eats Veronica Carnevale Given its location on the Sea of Japan, Hagi City is blessed with an abundance of fresh fish year-round, making it a hotspot ...
Activities Spring Flower Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Spring Flower Festival at Adachi Ward Urban Agricultural Park showcases the beauty of 250 cherry blossoms trees and 35,00...
Activities Takezaki Castle Ruins Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The first ever Takezaki Castle Ruins sakura festival will be held this year, with the beautiful blue of the Ariake Sea and th...
Culture Shodoshima New Sake Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Morikuni Sake Brewery is the only sake brewery on Shodoshima, and they host an annual sake festival to celebrate their pr...
Culture Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skii...
Activities Tokyu Plaza Rooftop Nathan Meyers The rooftop terrace on the 6th floor of the Tokyu Plaza in Harajuku is the perfect place to get a break from the rush of Toky...
Fukuoka Day Trip: Itoshima's Genkai-Quasi National Park Liz Ong You’ve heard of Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu, and maybe even Yanagawa – but another of Fukuoka’s hidden gems is the Itoshima penin...
The Japanese City Set to Shine in 2026 Kim Bergström Long considered Japan's quiet achiever, Nagoya is stepping confidently into the global spotlight after being named one of the...
