Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shr...
Transportation Skytrax’s Best Airports of 2023 Announced Kim Bergström Skytrax is a UK-based consultancy firm that conducts research on the airline and airport industry, and each year they release...
Planning Kyoto, Nagoya Make TIME's World's Greatest Places 2023 Kim Bergström TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places is an annual list that features 50 destinations worth visiting across the globe, with...
Activities Bungotakada Nanohana Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The Bungotakada Nanohana Festa sees an incredible 22 million nanohana plants filling a space of 16.5 hectares, covering the a...
Activities Nyuzen Flower Road 2026 Kim Bergström The Nyuzen Flower Road event sees an incredible 2.3 million tulips covering about 70 varieties fill an area of over 5 hectare...
Accommodation Hakata Kozara Teppan Beppinshan Julian Kloby Yaruki Company, which aims to “disseminate memorable products and human resources to the world,” has opened several restauran...
WAQOO Naritasan Monzen Julian Kloby There are many places throughout Japan where one can experience traditional Japanese culture. The country’s many temples, shr...
Activities Takasaki Spring Festival 2026 Kim Bergström On the first weekend of April each year, the Takasaki Spring Festival is held around the city's Motenashi Square and Kannonya...
Shopping Best Convenience Stores in Japan: Your One-Stop Guide to Japanese Konbini Liz Ong Whether you’re a first-time visitor or otherwise, you’ll definitely be visiting at least one convenience store while you’re i...
Activities Toyooka’s Next Best Culinary Experience? A Forest Restaurant Alexandra Hongo A new fantastic outdoor experience was introduced in Toyooka, the city of storks. The experience was inspired by the locals' ...
