Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Experiences for 2026 Kim Bergström Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the mos...
Culture 12 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Shibuya Joanna Ligon Shibuya is surprisingly easy to explore with kids, offering plenty of green escapes, cultural stops, and playful dining options.
Beauty & Spa Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns Veronica Carnevale Located in Kobe, Arima Onsen is an esteemed hot spring resort in Japan. Discover the unique charms of this prestigious hot sp...
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late ...
Planning Three Tokyo Bars Named Among World's 50 Best Kim Bergström Compiled from the votes of more than 800 bar industry experts across the globe, The World's 50 Best Bars list represents a gl...
Planning Japan 3rd on World's Best Food Countries Kim Bergström Japan's standing as a top destination for gastronomy fans has been reaffirmed, receiving honors as the world's third best cou...
Planning Bear Encounters Growing in Tourist Spots Kim Bergström This week, a visitor was injured after being scratched by a bear in Shirakawago, highlighting the need for awareness about be...
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Kim Bergström For three days each October, Chiba's historic castle town of Sakura City celebrates the Sakura Autumn Festival. The city is f...
Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2025 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns acr...
Culture Zen Night Walk Kamakura 2025 Kim Bergström This autumn, Kamakura’s historic Kenchoji Temple will host ZEN NIGHT WALK KAMAKURA, a nighttime event blending Zen tradition ...
