Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns acr...
8 Bonsai Chrysanthemum Display Mandy Bartok If you're visiting Matsumoto Castle this autumn, be sure to check out the display of bonsai chrysanthemums on the north side ...
Culture Nintendo Museum Opening October 2024 Tom Roseveare In Nintendo's recent financial earnings report released in May 2024, the company confirmed the Nintendo Museum will finally b...
12 Activities Saitama's Ranzan Valley Steve Morton Experience the best of Japan's colorful autumn season in rural Saitama's majestic Ranzan Valley.
Food Tendo City Nabe Battle 2026 Kim Bergström Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully...
12 Culture Cosplay at Matsuyama Castle Bronwyn O'Neill Assorted cosplayers gather at Matsuyama castle on an autumn afternoon.
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a l...
Planning When to Go to Sapporo Tom Roseveare The Hokkaido capital of Sapporo City promises a range of things to see and do throughout the year. With Hokkaido known as a p...
Activities 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Tochigi Kim Bergström Located north of Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture is filled with spectacular nature and fascinating cultural sites. It's also a grea...
