Japan's Best Tourism Villages for 2023 Kim Bergström If you're looking for some travel inspiration in Japan, the United Nations World Tourism Organization recently published thei...
Planning Internet Access for Travelers in Japan Veronica Carnevale Discover how to access internet for your trip to Japan.
Culture Chikugo Sake Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The two-day Chiguko Sake Festa celebrates the area's longstanding sake culture, and attendees can enjoy tasting and comparing...
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2026 Kim Bergström The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production a...
Cheese and Whey Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the...
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day ...
Kobe Beer Jamboree 2027 Kim Bergström The Kobe Beer Jamboree is a new beer festival, and it's set to bring brewers and bars from across the country to Kobe Sambo H...
Echigo Hillside Park Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a stunning garden and recreational area, and it's home to beautiful floral displays through...
Activities Hiroshima Trail Run 2027 Kim Bergström The Hiroshima Trail Run includes 100-kilometer, 50k, and 20k courses.
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Ta...