Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2026 Kim Bergström The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousand...
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2026 Kim Bergström The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at ...
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautif...
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nakanoshima 2026 Kim Bergström The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Activities Fujieda Wisteria Festival 2026 Kim Bergström There are many places to enjoy the best of wisteria season in Japan, including Shizuoka's Rengeji-ike Park. The park is home ...
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's al...
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of ...
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.
Culture Tokyo to Ishikawa Veronica Carnevale Journey with me through Tokyo and Ishikawa’s preserved charm, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions!
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...