Activities Akigawa Valley Kim Bergström When people think of Tokyo, their minds may immediately go to busy city streets, packed subway trains, and neon lights galore...
Planning Nikko Named One of Six Top Places to Travel in 2026 Kim Bergström A recent list reported on by Forbes and compiled by luxury travel network OvationNetwork has named Nikko one of the world's s...
Activities Mount Mitake Tenku Maple Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Mount Mitake is undoubtedly one of Tokyo's top spots for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers – and it's also a great place ...
10 Kanagawa Kenritsu Aikawa Park Cathy Cawood Kanagawa Kenritsu Aikawa Park has beautiful gardens, a kids pool and huge trampoline domes, and is the gateway to Miyagase Da...
Activities Kamikochi Alps Nadiah Endarwy What to expect from an autumn trip to the Kamikochi Alps in Nagano.
Activities Azalea Season at Daikozenji Temple Kim Bergström Daikozenji Temple in Saga Prefecture is a delight during the spring, in big part due to the azaleas covering the precinct. Th...
Echigo Hillside Park Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a stunning garden and recreational area, and it's home to beautiful floral displays through...
Culture Hinokage Chestnut Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you'd like to satiate your chestnut cravings, a two-day event at the Four Seasons Fureai Mall in Miyazaki will be serving ...
Activities Kobe Sports Park Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year, the Kobe Sports Park is home to a cosmos festival that typically runs throughout the month of October. The cosmos ...
Culture Flower Festival in Mashiko 2027 Christina Oshima Flower Festival in Mashiko. Thousands of beautiful flowers everywhere you look!