Culture Ski Among Snow Monsters at Ani Ski Resort Joanna Ligon Ani Ski Resort sits deep in the snow-heavy interior of Akita Prefecture, offering steady powder, wide runs, and a quiet sense...
Culture Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2026 Guide) Ryan Noble How to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum? Here's your guide, showing you how to get Ghibli Museum tickets within or outside of...
Activities Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond Veronica Carnevale Sharing a lengthy eastern coastline with the Pacific Ocean, Chiba Prefecture is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural ...
Activities 4 Beaches with Mount Fuji Views Kim Bergström Japan has a number of stunning beaches where you can enjoy incredible views of Mount Fuji while you swim, surf, or relax on t...
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Kim Bergström The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it ...
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also kn...
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that da...
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in Sept...
Culture Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters Veronica Carnevale Are you a pottery fanatic, an enthusiast of Japanese culture? If so, this exclusive Japanese pottery tour is perfect for you.
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Japan’s summer can be overwhelming. But it’s also part of the atmosphere that defines this time of year, where everything fee...
