Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2027 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Food New Flavors Coming to Tokyo DisneySea This Spring Kim Bergström A new, flavorful adventure is coming to Tokyo DisneySea this spring! From April 8th to June 30th, the Tokyo DisneySea Food & ...
Culture Takayama Spring Festival 2027 Joanna Ligon The Takayama Spring Festival, also known as Sanno Matsuri, is one of Japan's biggest festivals marking the change of the season.
Food Fukuzenji Soba Japan Travel The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida ...
Culture Fox Wedding Festival 2026 Japan Travel The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Satur...
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström To address the challenges of overtourism, Kyoto’s municipal government is set to increase its lodging tax from March 2026, wi...
Culture Matcha Green Tea Marche 2027 Kim Bergström The Matcha Green Tea Marche is taking place for two days this March at Yoyogi Park, and the event will showcase a diverse ran...
Planning Japan's Best Hidden Travel Spots for 2025 Kim Bergström For travelers looking to explore Japan beyond the usual hotspots this year, Hotels.com has unveiled its ranking of the top 5 ...
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest ...
Activities 4 Ways to Ring in Sakura Season in Japan Kim Bergström As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond s...
