Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great. So, how about picking some kaki and ea...
Area Toyama City Ignatius Koh Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, and is perfect for people who are interested in history, art, and medicine. ...
Fun Expo 2025 Souvenirs to Take Home Kim Bergström One of the best parts of attending an Expo is the unique souvenirs that capture the spirit of the event, and they make for pe...
Culture Yokote Yakisoba Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Yokote Yakisoba Festival takes place in late September at the Akita Furusato Village Festival Square. Several well...
Activities 5 of Niigata's Best Beaches Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture often brings up visions of ski resorts, snow, and sake - but there's plenty more to the region than just t...
11 Accommodation Beniya in Awara Onsen Shozo Fujii In Awara Onsen in Japan's Fukui Prefecture, Beniya is a long-established traditional inn with 24 cozy rooms, and service that...
Culture Karasumori Shrine in Shimbashi Sleiman Azizi Karasumori Shrine in Shimbashi was built to honour the white fox god who had helped Fujiwara no Hidesato defeat the rebel, Ta...
9 Accommodation Bessho Onsen's Ryokan Katsuraso Sandra Isaka Lovely family-run hot springs ryokan in central Bessho Onsen, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture. Amazing home-cooked kaiseki meals usi...
Activities NICE Project for Tohoku Survivors Neal Dang Volunteer to support children living in the disaster area of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
Activities Hossawa Falls Kim Bergström There are over 500 named waterfalls in Japan, and of those, 100 have been compiled on a list by the Ministry of the Environme...
