Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying...
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Ok...
Culture Claude Monet: Questioning Nature 2026 Kim Bergström Art lovers heading to Japan in 2026 will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the year's most significant exhibitions...
Culture Moving Vincent Van Gogh Exhibition 2025 Kim Bergström Running from June 28th to September 7th at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art in Utsunomiya, this unique digital fine art ...
Activities Hydrangea Walk at Showa Kinen Park 2025 Kim Bergström From early June to early July, Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park transforms into a lush, rainy season paradise for its annual Hydrange...
Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon JR East’s long-term vision transforms Suica from a commuter tool into a digital gateway to modern living.
Shopping Fumotto Night Market 2025 Kim Bergström This summer, Yamanashi is welcoming the Fumotto Night Market, set to run daily from mid-July until the end of August. The eve...
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration Guide Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the ...
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2025 Kim Bergström If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bun...
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. S...
