Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also kn...
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that da...
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in Sept...
Culture Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters Veronica Carnevale Are you a pottery fanatic, an enthusiast of Japanese culture? If so, this exclusive Japanese pottery tour is perfect for you.
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Japan’s summer can be overwhelming. But it’s also part of the atmosphere that defines this time of year, where everything fee...
Activities PokéPark Kanto Set to Open in Spring 2026 Kim Bergström Some big news for Pokémon fans around the world: PokéPark Kanto, the first ever permanent Pokémon-themed park, is officially ...
Activities GiGO Chofu Kim Bergström Travelers eager to experience Japan’s famous arcade scene have a brand-new hotspot to explore. GiGO Chofu, which opened on Ju...
Food Pokémon Comes to Komeda Coffee Kim Bergström This summer, Japan's popular Komeda Coffee chain and its sister noodle shop Okagean are inviting guests to enjoy a special Re...
Activities 4 Destinations for a Slice of Mindfulness in Japan Kim Bergström While Kyoto was recently named the top mindfulness destination in Asia, this guide covers some lesser-known spots that bring ...
Culture BitSummit 2026 Kim Bergström BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What b...
