Planning Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do Kim Bergström Sitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and va...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...
Culture Monet and Friends Alive 2025 Kim Bergström 2024 marked the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, which was a moment in history that changed ...
Transportation All Aboard the One Piece Shinkansen Kim Bergström This year, One Piece fans visiting Japan will have a new way to experience the world of the Straw Hat Pirates—with the launch...
Planning Guide to eSIM in Japan Joanna Ligon There are plenty of ways to keep your Instagram feed alive and your Google Maps on track while in Japan, but one of the most ...
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing...
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2025 Kim Bergström The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated arou...
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a weal...
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing internati...
Activities World Athletics Championships 2025 Kim Bergström From September 13th to 21st, Tokyo will host the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stad...
