Transportation Yahiko Station Kim Bergström Japan is home to some pretty impressive architectural displays – both traditional and modern – and that extends to many of th...
Activities Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on w...
Culture Belgian Beer Weekend (Nagoya) 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over 10 years now, the Belgian Beer Weekend is actually an 11 day-long affair showcasing almost 100 different typ...
Culture Inashimo-Jinja Shrine in Matsuzaki Peter Sidell In Matsuzaki on the Izu Peninsula, not far from Tokyo in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Inashimo-jinja is a shinto shrine with ...
Culture Kanazawa Nakamura Memorial Museum Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Nakamura Memorial Museum is home to a collection of tea ceremony utensils, ce...
Culture Aichi: The Heart of Japan Shannon Walker As a center of industry and commerce, Aichi can often be overlooked as a travel destination. However, it is well worth slowin...
Culture An Exploration of Kenroku-en Gaurav Raja Dahal Kenroku-en is regarded as one of the 3 most beautiful landscaped gardens in Japan. This strolling-style garden has been exten...
Activities Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Now running for 25 years, the Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival celebrates the vibrant yellow of these springtime flowers.
Activities Shuzenji Niji no Sato Autumn Light Up 2026 Kim Bergström Admiring colorful autumn leaves is an enjoyable activity at any time of day, but there's something extra special about apprec...
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stor...
