Culture Meguro River Minna no Illumi 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Winter illuminations are a much-loved Tokyo tradition, but what sets the Meguro River Minna no Illumi event apart from others...
Planning Four Japan Villages Win UN Global Tourism Honor Kim Bergström Japan has picked up some exciting international recognition this year, with four rural destinations named among the Best Tour...
Activities 5 Places to Slow Down in Kamogawa Kim Bergström This guide covers five standout inns and cafes in Chiba's Kamogawa region, where you can slow down and experience local life ...
Activities A Festive Escape at The Tokyo EDITION Hotels Kim Bergström Spending winter in Tokyo comes with no shortage of illuminations and seasonal displays, but this year one of the most artful ...
Planning Why Tsuruoka is Calling to Travelers Kim Bergström Beyond cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto lie regions that are not overwhelmed by travelers, but instead are quietly waiting...
Accommodation A Journey Through Western Kyushu Veronica Carnevale Discover the spectacular charms of Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture.
Planning Booking.com's 2026 Travel Trends Fit Japan Perfectly Kim Bergström Booking.com's 2026 Travel Trend Forecast highlights "The Era of YOU," a shift toward travel that reflects individuality, pers...
Accommodation Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by the Bounty of the Sea Joanna Ligon Every journey has its pace. In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Accommodation Spa Resort Hawaiians: A Tropical Escape with a Japanese Soul in Iwaki Joanna Ligon Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, brings the tropics to Japan with swimsuit-friendly onsens (hot springs),...
Culture Takatori Castle Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each November, the historic town of Takatori in Nara Prefecture celebrates its proud samurai heritage with the Takatori Castl...
