Activities Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Takanawa Sakura Festival held at the Takanawa no Mori Park is a celebration of all things spring, and along with the dayt...
Culture Gotenyama Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström There are a myriad of incredible destinations to enjoy sakura season in Tokyo, and one of Shinagawa's top spots is Gotenyama ...
Culture Japan to Lift Covid Protocols Julian Kloby For three years, the people of Japan have adopted wearing masks as a means to protect and combat the spread of Covid-19, much...
Food Shozan Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus In January 2023, "Shozan" restaurant opened inside a renovated portion of the original Katsuyama brewery in Sendai City, Miya...
Culture Hagi Camellia Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Around 25,000 camellia trees in 60 species are planted around the foot of Mount Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and t...
Activities 3-Day Adventure in Tama Veronica Carnevale Despite Tokyo’s reputation as a concrete jungle, its Tama area is blessed with natural beauty. The Tama area is home to a num...
Food Fukushima Ramen World 2026 Kim Bergström Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no S...
Culture Yushima Cat Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun ...
Activities Yunomiya Zaronbai Plum Garden Illuminations 2027 Kim Bergström Miyazaki's Yunomiya Zaronbai is one of only 5 nationally designated plum tree natural monuments in Japan, and as a result is ...
Culture Tokyo to Ishikawa Veronica Carnevale Journey with me through Tokyo and Ishikawa’s preserved charm, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions!
