Activities Mont Deus Snow Park Kim Bergström Mont Deus Ski Park in Takayama is a family-friendly ski destination offering wide, beginner-friendly slopes with excellent vi...
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Food Fukuzenji Soba Japan Travel The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida ...
Culture Fox Wedding Festival 2026 Japan Travel The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Satur...
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2026 Kim Bergström The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza fr...
Planning Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do Kim Bergström Sitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and va...
Accommodation Three Charms to Experience in Fukui: Zen, Taste & Adventure Ryan Noble Fukui—a peaceful, nature-rich prefecture on Japan’s northern coast—is quickly becoming a favorite for travelers seeking an au...
Accommodation A Hidden Getaway in Yaizu, Shizuoka Veronica Carnevale Resting southwest of Mount Fuji’s iconic presence, Yaizu is a port city in Shizuoka Prefecture that runs along Suruga Bay. It...
Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celeb...
Culture Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2026 Ryan Noble Experience "Autumn in Takaoka: Craft City" — where traditions and tomorrow’s talent meet in an annual city-wide event of food...
