Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event...
Culture Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa takes place at the Yokosuka Naval Base in late March. The base is typically closed to th...
Culture Vietnam Tet Festival 2027 Kim Bergström If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park. ...
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Co...
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanti...
Culture Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festiv...
Transportation Alaska Airlines Adds New Tokyo Route Kim Bergström Alaska Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo Narita Internatio...
Planning Hokkaido Adding Lodging Tax From 2026 Kim Bergström In response to overtourism challenges, the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly passed a bill this December to introduce an accommod...
Food Flipper's to Launch Limited Time Sanrio Menu Kim Bergström Starting on January 15th, 2025, the beloved brunch cafe chain FLIPPER'S will introduce a special collaboration menu featuring...
