Activities Kabuto Beer: Beer of the Samurai! Chris Glenn It could be mistaken for being abandoned, as it’s usually closed and the Meiji era brick work is pocked with bullet holes. T...
Nightlife Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival 2026 Ross-Barry Finlayson Live Jazz music at it's very best. A must for all Jazz-lovers.
Activities Shirahama Beach Ash Shirahama Beach boasts white sand imported from Australia and a pleasant blue expanse of water perfect for swimming in.
Area Akita City Bonson Lam Akita City is famous for being home to the Kanto Matsuri, one of the three big summer festivals in Tohoku. Beautiful lanterns...
Activities Oimachi Light Trail 2026 Kim Bergström Tokyo's Oimachi area is getting a glowing new attraction this spring with the debut of OIMACHI LIGHT TRAIL, a free nighttime ...
Culture Harapeko Circus Osaka 2026 Joanna Ligon Every Golden Week, Osaka’s Hanahaku Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi transforms into a paradise for the hungry at Harapeko Circus.
Activities Your Guide to the Hells of Beppu Veronica Carnevale The Hells of Beppu, called Beppu Jigoku in Japanese, are seven hot springs located in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Unlike typical ...
Culture Nyanko Expo Osaka 2026 Joanna Ligon For anyone who finds joy in all things feline, the Nyanko Expo offers a playful, art-filled escape into Japan’s thriving hand...
Culture The Great Capcom Exhibition Niigata 2026 Kim Bergström Gamers and culture enthusiasts alike can step into the world of one of Japan's most iconic game developers at The Great Capco...
Nightlife YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery: New Japanese Brewery Restaurant Opens Ryan Noble At Shinagawa Intercity, get a taste for craft beer at YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery, or explore the many restaurants near Shinagawa...
