Culture 360° Yonezawa Open Factory 2026 Kim Bergström The 360° Yonezawa Open Factory invites visitors to step inside the workshops and studios that define the city’s rich manufact...
Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Kim Bergström When people think of artistic mediums, they might picture paint, canvas, or clay, and sand is not usually the first thing tha...
Culture Ski Among Snow Monsters at Ani Ski Resort Joanna Ligon Ani Ski Resort sits deep in the snow-heavy interior of Akita Prefecture, offering steady powder, wide runs, and a quiet sense...
Culture Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2026 Guide) Ryan Noble How to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum? Here's your guide, showing you how to get Ghibli Museum tickets within or outside of...
Activities Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond Veronica Carnevale Sharing a lengthy eastern coastline with the Pacific Ocean, Chiba Prefecture is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural ...
Activities 4 Beaches with Mount Fuji Views Kim Bergström Japan has a number of stunning beaches where you can enjoy incredible views of Mount Fuji while you swim, surf, or relax on t...
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Kim Bergström The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it ...
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also kn...
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that da...
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in Sept...
