Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as Nanki...
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Kim Bergström For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebrati...
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shr...
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 ...
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Gui's Burger has just been named one of the World's Best Burgers 2025, ranking 17th on the global list. Out of the 25 restaur...
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entr...
Food Bar-Hopping & Seafood in Akashi City Sandra Isaka The city of Akashi remains largely undiscovered by international tourists. It is, however, a popular destination among Japan...
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime ...
Culture Akashi City Gastronomy Event Sandra Isaka On Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, a special candlelight gastronomy event will take place under the illuminate...
Culture Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Arlene Bastion This Museum is educational and enlightening. It reveals the processes of temple building, paying tribute to the craftsmen an...
