Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Toyama Kim Bergström Many international hotel chains have a presence in Japan, and a newly opened branch of the Doubletree by Hilton in Toyama is ...
Accommodation Gero Onsen's Ryokan From Edo Period Emi Takahata Hot springs are one of the most beloved spots across Japan, and there are tons of onsen facilities in a volcanically active c...
Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beau...
Culture Komagane's Cedar Shrines Arlene Bastion Komagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
Culture Country Festa in Moegi Village 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Country Festa in Moegi Village event has been running for 20 years now, and it includes over 60 market stalls sell...
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2027 Kim Bergström At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy. In addi...
Culture Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park 2026 Kim Bergström Fireflies are a beloved symbol of early summer in Japan, and their incredible bioluminescent glow has captured the imaginatio...
Food Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends Scott Brause Patisserie Bebe Nature offers a complete selection of the finest European desserts and confections, and a novel way to create...
Activities Nyuzen Flower Road 2027 Kim Bergström The Nyuzen Flower Road event sees an incredible 2.3 million tulips covering about 70 varieties fill an area of over 5 hectare...
Activities Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Back in 1953, the Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fukui City Tourism Association planted thousands of cherry b...
