Activities The Beaches of Ojika Island Victoria Simkovic Escape the crowds of beach goers and find your oasis on Ojika Island.
Culture 5 Destinations for History Buffs in Nagasaki Kim Bergström There are many great destinations across Japan for history buffs, but Nagasaki has a large number of historical spots in a co...
Activities Huis Ten Bosch Halloween 2026 Kim Bergström To celebrate the spooky season, Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park is hosting a Halloween event that runs up until November...
Activities Spring Flower Festival at Mifuneyama Rakuen 2027 Kim Bergström Each year, Saga Prefecture's Mifuneyama Rakuen comes alive with springtime color, and their spring flower festival celebrates...
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectac...
Activities Blue Flower Season in Kagoshima Kim Bergström From late May through to mid June, Flower Park Kagoshima is hosting a blue flower festival. The event celebrates a variety of...
Activities Huis Ten Bosch Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are one of the highlights of Japan's rainy season, and Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park showcases thousands of...
Activities Sakura Season at Ogi Park Kim Bergström Saga's Ogi Park is a picturesque spot to visit during spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and it was designated as ...
Culture Nippo Coast Rock Oyster Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Nippo Coast Rock Oyster Festival celebrates this revered local delicacy, with several different restaurants in Saiki City...
Culture Taka-ashi-gani - The Japanese Spider Crab From Southern Japan Diego Mastromatteo The Japanese spider crab is an exceptional and little-known creature, but like many other unique species, it is at risk and n...
