Food A New Brand of Wagyu Beef Emerges From Fukui Prefecture LA Amsden Tsutomu Saito, president of San Beef Saito Ranch, is focusing on the wellbeing of his herd. Pasture-raised cows are a rarity ...
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this a...
Accommodation Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku Sébastien Duval Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku (hereinafter Waraku) offers authentic stays at its one-of-a-kind villas that will delight art and ...
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge...
Culture Motor Fan Festa 2026 Kim Bergström Japan is a paradise for motor sports enthusiasts, offering a blend of cutting-edge technology, passionate fan culture, and a ...
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well...
Culture Gifu Light Story 2027 Kim Bergström Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 t...
Culture Okazaki Yoimairi 2026 Kim Bergström Winter is a special time in Okazaki as the city gears up to celebrate the birthday of its most famous historical figure, Toku...
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscape...
