Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Su...
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Kim Bergström The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for...
Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as Nanki...
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Kim Bergström For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebrati...
Culture Explore Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji with Ease From Kamenoi Hotel Ako Joanna Ligon On the coast of Hyogo Prefecture, the towns of Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji offer a journey that blends Japan’s natural beauty wi...
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, ...
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Kim Bergström Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August ...
Beauty & Spa Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns Veronica Carnevale Located in Kobe, Arima Onsen is an esteemed hot spring resort in Japan. Discover the unique charms of this prestigious hot sp...
Culture Awaji Island, Japan: A Hidden Gem in the Seto Inland Sea Veronica Carnevale Awaji Island, Awajishima in Japanese, is a mild-weathered destination located in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shiko...
Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh t...
