Area Kawagoe Masato Kitamura Step into old Japan in Kawagoe. This city, also known as “Little Edo” or “ko-edo” in Japanese, is a short 30-minute train rid...
Activities Yozakura Jewellumination 2025 Kim Bergström Yomiuriland is a popular theme park destination for Tokyoites, and it's perhaps best known for its annual winter illumination...
Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Toyama Kim Bergström Many international hotel chains have a presence in Japan, and a newly opened branch of the Doubletree by Hilton in Toyama is ...
Ishibashi Cultural Center Plum Concert 2024 Kim Bergström The Ishibashi Cultural Center Plum Concert gives attendees the chance to appreciate music with flowering plum trees as a back...
Food Haute Couture Café Kim Bergström Centrally located along the Meguro River, Haute Couture Café specializes in aesthetically pleasing afternoon teas with surrou...
5 Reasons to Visit the Izu Peninsula Kim Bergström Just a short ride from Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula is one of Japan’s most diverse and inviting resort regions. With a mix of dra...
7 Activities Chasing the Unkai Bonson Lam It is all about the silhouettes. Taking photos with the sunrise directly on the camera is hard enough, but the silhouette of ...
Culture Japan in Ukiyo-e Exhibiton 2020 Kim Bergström A special event taking place at the Ota Memorial Museum until December 13th is titled "Japan in Ukiyo-e". This much-loved art...
Activities Sapporo Art Camp 2023 Kim Bergström The Sapporo Art Camp event is an eight-day event which showcases colorful illuminations and projection mapping after dark. Th...
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine.
