Activities Shimoda - Mt. Nesugata David Hallman Get an better view of Shimoda, absorb a Power Spot, and explore beautiful gardens
Culture Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 Anonymous A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Culture Princess Road Procession 2027 Katrina Webber This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-er...
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2027 Chris Glenn There are lots of naked people running wild in the streets of the sleepy township of Konomiya, just west of Nagoya City. Stre...
Activities Springtime Niigata Garden Route in Kimono 2026 Kim Bergström For those seeking a truly immersive cultural experience, spring in Niigata Prefecture offers something quietly extraordinary....
Culture The Great Capcom Exhibition Niigata 2026 Kim Bergström Gamers and culture enthusiasts alike can step into the world of one of Japan's most iconic game developers at The Great Capco...
Culture Tagami Plum Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Held each year from mid-March to early April, the Tagami Plum Blossom Festival invites visitors to experience the beauty and ...
Activities Hatsushima: Shizuoka's Lemon Island Kim Bergström Just off the coast of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture, the island of Hatsushima is gaining attention as Japan's "lemon island."
Planning Takayama on Booking.com's Most Welcoming Cities List Kim Bergström Drawing on more than 370 million verified reviews, Booking.com recently released its list of the world's most welcoming citie...
Culture Hida Kamioka Hatsu Kompira Yoi Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Hida Kamioka Hatsu Kompira Yoi Festival is a rare winter night festival held annually in Gifu Prefecture. Combining more ...
