Culture Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences Tom Fay Far away from the bustling streets of Sapporo—the largest city in Hokkaido—is a land of rolling farmland, vast open vistas, s...
Culture Okazaki Yoimairi 2026 Kim Bergström Winter is a special time in Okazaki as the city gears up to celebrate the birthday of its most famous historical figure, Toku...
Culture Simose Art Museum Wins Prix Versailles Kim Bergström Hiroshima's Simose Art Museum gained international acclaim recently by winning the Prix Versailles, a UNESCO-established awar...
Food Yasohachi Tiffany Aguilar Yasohachi is a kappo-style restaurant that centers your attention on every detail in its cuisine. Kappo is a traditional Japa...
Culture Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine Tiffany Aguilar Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine is a major shrine located in Ube City. As of 2024, it has been selected as an important shrine, be...
Activities Fujigochi Chaen Tiffany Aguilar Fujigochi Chaen is a tea farm located on a small hill near Lake Ono in northern Ube City.
Culture Luxurious Spiritual Adventures at World Cultural Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha Greg Goodmacher Illustrious chefs, Shinto, Buddhist, and Shugendo spiritual leaders, virtuoso musicians, tea ceremony masters, and a renowned...
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cui...
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.
Shopping Consumption Tax Changes for Tourists Coming? Kim Bergström Starting as early as the 2026 financial year, Japan is looking to shift to a refund-based tax exemption model for travelers, ...
