Culture Ikebukuro Mensore Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you can't make it to Okinawa, the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is hosting the Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festival this May –...
Sweets Garden Sapporo 2026 Kim Bergström Sweets Garden Sapporo is an outdoor event which aims to promote local sweets and increase the consumption of Hokkaido-sourced...
Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the nort...
Autumn Adventure Travel Along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Sandra Isaka Embarking on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line in autumn is a journey filled with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable outdoo...
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, deliciou...
Culture Old Tokaido Road Hike - Part 1 Rey Waters A hike along the Historic Old Tokaido Road from Hakone to Mishima.
Activities Mito and Oarai Rey Waters Mito and Oarai offer a wide variety of attractions and excellent local cuisine.
Activities Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Ignatius Koh Kirishima Kinkowan National Park in Kumamoto Prefecture is a majestic sight of active volcanoes and endless coastlines, makin...
Planning New Japan Travel Podcast Sébastien Duval Free podcast with inclusive, sustainable, and cultural touches: local knowledge, tips, memories, interviews, places to love, ...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...