Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening this October Kim Bergström Fans of Pikachu, Slowpoke, and the rest of the Pokémon world will soon have a new destination to explore in Shikoku. On Frida...
Takino Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Hokkaido transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors for the Takino Autumn Leaves F...
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Gui's Burger has just been named one of the World's Best Burgers 2025, ranking 17th on the global list. Out of the 25 restaur...
Tokyo's Jimbōchō Named World's Coolest Neighborhood Kim Bergström Jimbōchō, known as Tokyo's historic literary hub, has been named the number one neighborhood in the world by Time Out Worldwi...
Culture Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Justin Randall Kitami was once home to 70% of the world's mint oil production. The Mint Memorial takes you back to explain the detailed hist...
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this a...
Sohei Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October...
Transit Guide: Kansai Railway Pass Joanna Ligon The Kansai Railway Pass offers an affordable way to travel across western Japan, from Kyoto’s temples to Wakayama’s seaside. ...
Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden Understanding Fukui's rich spiritualism through Shugendo, a unique syncretism between Esoteric Buddhism, Shinto, and Taoism.
Activities Volcano-hopping in Kyushu Viola van Onselen Kyushu is a perfect destination for adventurous cyclists, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and stunning climbs. This art...
