Culture Sugita Plum Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström In the Edo period, the Sugita area of Kanagawa Prefecture was renowned as a plum blossom viewing spot thanks to over 30,000 p...
Culture Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival started in 2003 to celebrate early blooming kawazuzakura, with over 1000 trees linin...
Planning Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2023 Kim Bergström Find out when the cherry blossom is expected to bloom in Japan in 2023 so you can start preparing your sakura-inspired trips ...
Beauty & Spa A Therapeutic Day in Gero Onsen Emi Takahata With its rejuvenating qualities, it is hard to believe that Gero is only 90 minutes away from Nagoya. Gero is a treat for nat...
Activities Iiyama Snow Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Iiyama Snow Festival has been running for four decades now, and was originally born from the idea of trying to revitalize...
Activities Takatsuki Station Illuminations 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Many train stations across Japan are adorned with colorful lights during the colder months to embrace the festive spirit and ...
Tomica Expo in Nagoya 2026 Kim Bergström The Tomica Expo at Nagoya's Fukiage Hall is set to explore all things Tomica cars, and it's packed with fun for both kids and...
Food veJin: Vegan Ramen Veronica Carnevale Opened on November 22, 2023, Tokyo vege ramen veJin (hereinafter veJin) is a specialty ramen restaurant that crafts delectabl...
Activities Fukuoka Mobility Show 2026 Kim Bergström The multi-day Fukuoka Mobility Show (rebranded from the Fukuoka Motor Show) serves to highlight the future of transportation ...
Activities A Roadtrip Through Noto Peninsula Tom Roseveare Noto Peninsula, situated in Ishikawa Prefecture on the western coast of Japan, is a destination that captures the essence of ...
