Activities Maizuru Hydrangea Garden 2026 Kim Bergström During the month of June, visitors can experience the blooming of around 100,000 hydrangeas across a two-hectare stretch of p...
Hiroshima Oktoberfest 2026 Kim Bergström There are several different Oktoberfest events held across Japan during the autumn period, and one in Hiroshima promises plen...
Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon JR East’s long-term vision transforms Suica from a commuter tool into a digital gateway to modern living.
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Planet...
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at t...
Discover the San'in Region Japan Travel Discover the hidden sights of the San'in Region, with this video introduction of some of the top sights in Shimane and Tottori.
8 Activities Fantasy World of Tajima Masayoshi Hirose Photo story introducing Takeda Castle, aka "Castle in the Sky", recently spotlighted in Japan's media and bustling with visit...
18 Activities A Trip to Naruko Elena Lisina Arriving at JR Naruko Station you will see kokeshi dolls in the window and inside the station. A region rich with wood is fam...
