Food Regional Cuisine - Fukui Sleiman Azizi Fukui prefecture is home to some of Japan's best snow crab and soba noodles. Dishes like Eihei-ji goma tofu, Echizen oroshi s...
Culture Regional Crafts - Hokkaido Sleiman Azizi Traditional Hokkaido folk craft centres on that of the Ainu people. Nibutani ita wooden trays and Nibutani attoushi bark clot...
Culture Explore Miyazaki City Tom Roseveare Miyazaki has so much going for it from the get-go you might find it hard to leave. Miyazaki is famous for its palm trees, pal...
Culture Explore Kochi’s Nature and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located on the island of Shikoku, Kochi Prefecture is home to a rich diversity of cultural and natural wonders. Discover what...
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel l...
Culture A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes Veronica Carnevale Japan’s third largest prefecture, Fukushima is located in northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region and shares an eastern border wit...
Culture Discover Japan's Scenic Train Journey with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Veronica Carnevale An economical way to explore destinations along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line is the Hokuriku Arch Pass! This pass allows seve...
Activities Hokkaido One of 6 Best Places to Ski in 2026 Kim Bergström For travelers looking to build an active winter trip in Japan, the BBC recently named Hokkaido as one of the six best places ...
Culture Lisa Larson: Seen and Unseen 2023 Kim Bergström An upcoming event at the Kagoshima City Museum of Art will explore the works of Swedish artist Lisa Larson, who is known for ...
Culture Ohara Festival 2026 Japan Travel Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole...
