Activities Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Festival Kim Bergström The Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain can be found in Akiruno, and each year from mid-June to early July it's filled with the col...
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions. Get hooked on pilgr...
Accommodation A Douse in 1300 Years of History Caleb Cello Rests in the deep mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture is the world's oldest hotel- Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, that has been inte...
Food 5 of Japan's Best Australian-style Cafes Kim Bergström Australia is famous for having an incredible cafe culture, and that has provided some inspiration for a number of cafes right...
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its hal...
Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
Activities Hotaru Biyori Kim Bergström On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 4th until July 4th, Yomiuriland's Hana Biyori Botanical Garden will host the 'Ho...
Activities Firefly Viewing at Okawatakegasawa Park Kim Bergström From May 31st until June 4th, Shizuoka's Okawatakegasawa Park will host their 19th firefly viewing event, where visitors can ...
Activities Teru Teru Bozu at Tamagawa Onsen 2026 Kim Bergström To coincide with the rainy season's arrival, Tamagawa Onsen is hosting a teru teru bozu event throughout June which will see ...
Planning Receive 10 Million Yen to Travel Around Japan Paul McInnes Sekisui House has announced that it is on the hunt for a "TRIP BASE STYLE Ambassador." Provided with 10 million yen in travel...
