Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2026 Kim Bergström Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successf...
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places Kim Bergström Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME magazin...
Food Ajidokoro Furukawa Japan Travel Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square an...
Food Kaoru: Hida Beef Yakiniku Japan Travel Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minu...
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable fo...
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history sp...
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dis...
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual ...
Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Music and mountains will come together this September as Hakuba hosts the first-ever Hakuba Mountain Festival. The two-day ev...
Culture Awara Yukake Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Awara Yukake Festival is a two-day event where locals and visitors come together to give thanks for the blessings of the ...
