Culture Taimatsu Akashi Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Taimatsu Akashi is one of Japan’s three major fire festivals, held annually on the second Saturday of November in Sukagaw...
Activities More Fun Coming to Oita for Sanrio Fans Kim Bergström If you're heading to Kyushu soon, Oita has something exciting on the horizon. Sanrio is beginning a major makeover of its lon...
Nightlife Mahler's Parlor Matt Leidy Mahler's Parlor is a hip, unique pub that has the feel of being in someone’s living room.
Activities Asian Para Games 2026 Kim Bergström The 2026 Asian Para Games will bring Asia's top athletes with disabilities to Japan for a major international multi-sport eve...
Culture Raijinyama: Tohoku's Largest Kofun Tomb Justin Velgus Raijinyama located in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture is the site of the Tohoku region's largest "Kofun" style tomb. The well ...
Japan's Most Welcoming City Kim Bergström Booking.com recently released their Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2024, and Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture made t...
Activities Bosai + Tourism in Miyagi Sarah Koh Bosai + Tourism offers programs run by Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City detailing insights from overcoming many natural disa...
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Ok...
Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path mecca of art and culture in Japan.
Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The solemn yet beautiful Chiyoda Kawasegaki Festival is an event which includes reciting sutras and floating lanterns as a me...
