Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2026 Kim Bergström Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successf...
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places Kim Bergström Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME magazin...
Food Ajidokoro Furukawa Japan Travel Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square an...
Food Kaoru: Hida Beef Yakiniku Japan Travel Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minu...
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable fo...
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history sp...
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dis...
Planning Ishikawa on BBC's 2026 Best Places to Travel List Kim Bergström The BBC has unveiled its anticipated list of the 20 best places to travel in 2026, spotlighting destinations that balance mem...
Activities Asian Para Games 2026 Kim Bergström The 2026 Asian Para Games will bring Asia's top athletes with disabilities to Japan for a major international multi-sport eve...
Culture Tea Festival CHAKOBA 2026 Kim Bergström Tea Festival CHAKOBA is the largest Japanese tea festival on the Chita Peninsula, and the event will take place this November...