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...
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 Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonders and Artistry Tom Roseveare Toyama Prefecture, nestled along Japan’s north-western coast with the Sea of Japan, boasts breathtaking alpine landscapes, vi...
Culture Niigata City Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spo...
Accommodation Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku Sébastien Duval Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku (hereinafter Waraku) offers authentic stays at its one-of-a-kind villas that will delight art and ...
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge...
Culture Motor Fan Festa 2026 Kim Bergström Japan is a paradise for motor sports enthusiasts, offering a blend of cutting-edge technology, passionate fan culture, and a ...
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well...
Culture Gifu Light Story 2027 Kim Bergström Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 t...
