Accommodation Hilton Niseko Releases Four Summer Accommodation Plans Kim Bergström Though Niseko may be best known as a winter sports destination, there's plenty to enjoy in the region during the summer month...
Food Japanese Ice Balls Piti Koshimura Hand-carved ice balls are commonly found in whiskey bars in Japan because they give a classy look to the drink and also becau...
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late ...
Culture Japan Sake and Shochu Fair 2026 Kim Bergström The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association is launching the first-ever Japan Sake and Shochu Fair this June, and the two-da...
Culture Kawakami-mura's Fudokutsu Cave Bryan Baier The Fudokutsu Cave in Nara’s Kawakami-mura was used by practitioners of Shugendo, Buddhist mountain asceticism, as a cleansin...
9 Nightlife Night Walk in Yokohama's Chinatown Fanny Marechal Yokohama is generally considered a good destination for a one-day trip for those coming from Tokyo.
Area New Chitose Tom Roseveare Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is served very well by New Chitose Airport. Only a relatively short train journey from the airpo...
Accommodation Airbnb’s Top Snowy Stays in Japan Kim Bergström To help travelers make the most of the season, the team at Airbnb has compiled a list of standout winter accommodation spots ...
19 Activities Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours Malcome Larcens Akitakomagatake is an area that straddles the border of Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It's in the Towada Hachimantai National ...
7 Activities Distant Views of Mount Ontake Steve Morton Visible for miles around Mount Ontake can be enjoyed from a safe distance away or up close. For anyone wanting to hike this h...
