Accommodation An Izu Island Hot Spring Town Escape at Atagawa Resort Hotel Joanna Ligon Izu Atagawa might be unfamiliar to many travelers, but it’s one of Izu Peninsula’s underrated hot spring towns. Steam from th...
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration Guide Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the ...
Culture Fuelfest Japan 2026 Kim Bergström Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as Fuelfest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mou...
Accommodation A Hidden Getaway in Yaizu, Shizuoka Veronica Carnevale Resting southwest of Mount Fuji’s iconic presence, Yaizu is a port city in Shizuoka Prefecture that runs along Suruga Bay. It...
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Atami Veronica Carnevale Nestled on a hill in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamenoi Hotel Atami transports you to a different world, offering breathtaki...
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 Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early De...
Culture Acao Rose Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The Acao Rose Festa is billed as one of the best rose events in the Kanto region, with around 4000 roses covering an incredib...
Culture Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Shizuoka's Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Garden is home to approximately 900 camellia trees in around 300 types, and since differe...
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 ...
