Activities Running Tokyo Tania Wee Taking part in the Tokyo Marathon was basically a 42 km running tour of Tokyo. Except it wasn't.
Activities Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival 2026 Louise George Kittaka Fall is a wonderful time to visit Tokyo. The days are often sunny and temperatures are mild, making it ideal weather for view...
Culture Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks...
Activities Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026 Kim Bergström Running from the last week of November right up until Christmas Day, the Azabudai Hills Christmas Market combines authentic h...
Culture Awagami: Traditional Washi Paper Bronwyn O'Neill From Sprout to Sheet: Harvesting mulberry and oriental paper bush at the eighth-generational Awagami Factory, Tokushima.
Culture 15 Things I Love About Japan Emma Sletteland Here are 15 of my favorite things about Japan, one of the most special and unique places I've ever been. From the perspective...
13 Activities Nametsu Waterfall Justin Velgus Nametsu Waterfall (滑津大滝) in Shichikashuku Town is considered one of the top 10 waterfalls in Miyagi Prefecture. At the b...
Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2027 Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some ...
Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2026 Kim Bergström Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by...
Food Top Eats in Jiyugaoka Japan Travel Jiyugaoka has some lovely and hidden gems for eating and drinking. Find the best places to go.
