Food Sake at the Foot of Mount Fuji Alessio Pompeo This article tells about a journey to discover sake in Japan, where it has been produced for centuries. It describes the sake...
Culture Mount Omuro Arlene Bastion A chairlift ride takes you up to the rare experience of a crater walk, with quite wonderful views of town, sea, and sky.
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Bergström In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 J...
Culture Omuroyama Yamayaki 2027 Kim Bergström The Omuro Yamayaki Festival is held in spring each year, and it's an event with around 700 years of history. It originally st...
Culture Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles an...
Culture Fukui Prefecture - The Luck of The Draw Day One Rey Waters Little known Fukui Prefecture is filled with excellent historic attractions, beautiful landscapes, and much more.
Accommodation Make a Break for Shizuoka Kim Bergström If you've got plans to visit Shizuoka up until March 18th 2023, there are some great discounts happening via Explore Shizuoka...
Culture Gifu Beer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.
Culture Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba res...
Culture Echizen Fish Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Echizen Fish Festival is Fukui Prefecture's largest fish-related event, and it's held at the time of year when the larges...
