Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Miki Lanikai The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate ...
Culture Fussa City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Fussa City may be famous for its American military base but the temples and shrines of the city offer traditional Japanese si...
13 Atami Bai-En Park Peter Sidell In the seaside resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Bai-En Park is a charming, lavishly green park, ideal for...
Food Lubina Japan Travel Lubina opened in March 2018 alongside the fanfare of Tokyo's new Midtown Hibiya. The modern classic interior with terraced se...
Food Regional Cuisine - Akita Sleiman Azizi The cuisine of Akita prefecture is famous for its deep winter influence. Hotpot dishes like kiritanpo nabe and shottsuru nabe...
Culture Vegan Festivals In Japan? Sébastien Duval Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagoya host (bi)annual vegan festivals with food trucks/stalls by Japanese vegan businesses. In spring & aut...
Culture Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue Shauntoniqua Clayton Matsue Castle is the centerpiece of Matsue's well-preserved castle town. Sail around the castle's moats as if it were still t...
14 Kamakura's Hase Temple in January Larry Knipfing Kamakura's Hase Temple in January, just on the edge of autumn and the coming spring.
15 Culture Tokyo Walks: Koganei Park Elena Lisina Koganei Park is famous for sakura during hanami season, spaces for outdoor activities, sports games, and the Edo Open Air Arc...
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, ...
