Culture Inside Nobeoka Arlene Bastion Nobeoka's rivers and shrines together with the well kept Nobeoka Castle ruins and Bell make being inside Nobeoka as lively a...
Exploring the EXPO 2025 Visitors App Kim Bergström The EXPO 2025 Visitors App is an easy way to keep track of what's happening at the event, with information about pavilions, f...
Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Smoke-free urban areas contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken s...
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2027 Tiffany Aguilar Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig throug...
TripAdvisor Names Osaka, Kyoto Top Solo Travel Spots Kim Bergström Recently, the popular online travel platform TripAdvisor released their compilation of the best destinations for solo travel ...
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Kim Bergström Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renown...
Culture Discover Japan's Scenic Train Journey with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Veronica Carnevale An economical way to explore destinations along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line is the Hokuriku Arch Pass! This pass allows seve...
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2026-2027 Kim Bergström While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular...
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mou...
Culture Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale Tiffany Aguilar Tokiwa Park is a family friendly park decorated with natural greenery, award-winning sculptures, an animal protection zoo, an...