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 ...
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström For three nights in late March, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine will host the Night Cherry Blossom Pilgrimage, an event that invites ...
Activities 5 Reasons to Visit Showa Kinen Park in Spring Kim Bergström Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park is one beautiful place well worth exploring during the spring season, and this guide covers five gre...
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2026 Kim Bergström Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five ye...
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2027 Kim Bergström The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from T...
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström Nikko, located just north of Tokyo, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. During the winter months, t...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...
Food SHUNPUDOU: A Hidden Halal Restaurant in Asakusa Veronica Carnevale SHUNPUDOU is renowned for its 100% Halal wagyu ramen and crispy beef cutlets that satisfy both the hearts and senses of its g...
Activities Camellia Marathon 2027 Kim Bergström Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community r...
Culture Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Tokyo's skyline is constantly evolving, and in late spring, architecture enthusiasts will have a chance to see it in a whole ...
