Accommodation Spa Resort Hawaiians: A Tropical Escape with a Japanese Soul in Iwaki Joanna Ligon Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, brings the tropics to Japan with swimsuit-friendly onsens (hot springs),...
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Yamagata Prefecture has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list this week, highlighting it as one of ...
Culture Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Kim Bergström For more than half a century, Yokote in Akita Prefecture has been home to one of the region's most striking seasonal traditio...
Culture 360° Yonezawa Open Factory 2026 Kim Bergström The 360° Yonezawa Open Factory invites visitors to step inside the workshops and studios that define the city’s rich manufact...
Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Kim Bergström When people think of artistic mediums, they might picture paint, canvas, or clay, and sand is not usually the first thing tha...
Culture Ski Among Snow Monsters at Ani Ski Resort Joanna Ligon Ani Ski Resort sits deep in the snow-heavy interior of Akita Prefecture, offering steady powder, wide runs, and a quiet sense...
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival,...
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Pre...
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a l...
Snow Egg Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Looking for a truly unique experience in Japan? Head to Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture this July for the Shirakawa Dam SNOW...
