Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold ...
Activities Toyoura Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Toyoura Cosmos Festival is an annual event that takes place in early October, and it showcases the beauty of around one m...
Planning Japan Dropping COVID Entry Requirements This May Kim Bergström Good news – the Japanese government is scrapping COVID vaccine or negative PCR test entry requirements as of May 8th, 2023.
Activities Nijigen no Mori Park in Awaji-shima Ira Permana Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park is an anime-themed park where people can relax in nature while experienc...
Activities A Visit to Fukuroda Falls in Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi One of Japan's top 3 waterfalls, Fukuroda Falls in Ibaraki are a stunning 120m-high waterfall flowing over four layers of roc...
Food Limited-time Cherry Blossom Menu at Mark Matsuoka Grill Veronica Carnevale In celebration of Japan’s renowned cherry blossom season, Mark Matsuoka Grill is offering a seasonal cherry blossom-themed me...
Culture Akiruno City - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is known for its nature but is also home to some surprising go-to spots. These include Akigawa Bridge, Akigawa V...
Culture Nanohana and Rilakkuma in Soleil Hill 2023-2024 Serena Kim From December 22, 2023 to Sunday, April 7, 2024, the collaboration event ‘Nano Hana and Rilakkuma’ will take place at Nagai U...
Culture Nerima City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Nerima City Ward is home to some very large and family friendly public parks. These include Hikarigaoka Park, Johoku Chuo Par...
Culture Kyoto Bread Festival at Kamigamo Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the grounds of Kyoto's World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine are filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread f...