Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March ...
Accommodation Hotel M Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotel M is a conveniently located, inexpensive hotel, mainly with capsules...
Culture Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Woodcraft Robert Thomas Learn more about Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, the wonderful traditional craft created in a small village in the Hakone mountains 200 ...
Culture Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Golden Week in Iwate Prefecture brings with it one of Japan's more unusual and fascinating cultural events, the Osawa Konsei ...
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a ...
Culture Inagi City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Offering something for everybody, the parks of Inagi City feature plenty of space. These parks include Inagi Central Park, Ka...
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how...
Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sa...
Shopping Top 10 Souvenirs at Tokyu Hands Tom Roseveare Tokyu Hands is a "creative life store" selling a wide range of interesting goods and is a great choice for souvenir shopping.
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show...
