Culture Early Summer Wine Festival 2023 Kim Bergström Running on the same dates as the annual Rose Festival, the Early Summer Wine Festival allows visitors to Huis Ten Bosch the c...
Culture NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine 2025-2026 Kim Bergström This winter, Heian Shrine in Kyoto will host the NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine event, where visitors will experience a u...
Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless...
Planning Basic Guide for Japan Travel Divya Chaturvedi The article provides a ready reference for anyone planning a trip to Japan in addition to the author's personal experiences o...
Culture Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2027 Chikako Takahashi The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a histori...
Activities Coca Cola East Japan Plant Tour Rey Waters An interesting Plant Tour featuring the latest in automation and typical Japanese efficiency.
Activities The Great ‘Waterfall’ Cherry Trees Reynald Ventura This is an account of a day trip to Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima. It is famous for this incredible 1000-year-old cherry tree.
Food Izakaya Hama Chan Yui Yamaguchi Evoking Kumamoto Castle with its black walls and wood framed windows is your first impression of Izakaya Hamachan. The sign ...
Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina You'll come across many curious characters and mascots when walking along Japanese streets. While many are familiar to all, s...
