Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the c...
Culture Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmony with Nature Veronica Carnevale Located in Ozu City along the Hiji River, Garyu Sanso is a breathtaking villa that whisks you away to early twentieth-century...
Activities Mentai Park Tokoname Kim Bergström Mentai Park Tokoname is a unique theme park dedicated to mentaiko, a flavorful Japanese delicacy made from marinated pollock ...
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2027 Japan Travel The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukaw...
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may co...
Activities Railway Cycling: A Thrilling Outdoor Adventure Japan Travel Rail Mountain Bike Gattan-go is an exciting experience in the Kamioka area that seats adventure seekers on side-by-side mount...
Activities Lookout Points in Hida and Takayama Japan Travel Recognized as both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of supreme Japanese efficiency with its train network, Hida offe...
Culture Hida Mori no Megumi Japan Travel Hida Mori no Megumi is a one-stop shop for natural medicinal herbs which are said to relieve a multitude of ailments.
Culture Mishima Japanese Candleshop Japan Travel The Mishima Japanese Candleshop has been in business for over 240 years. The Japanese candles (Wa-rousoku) created here are a...
Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless...
