Culture Obi Town - the 'Kyoto of Kyushu' Iain Stanley Obi Town, in Nichinan city, Miyazaki, is often labeled as the ‘Kyoto of Kyushu’ – it is very popular with tourists and domest...
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of a...
Culture Exploring Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Rey Waters The historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse offers visitors a shopping and entertainment experience.
Activities Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström History and endurance meet at the Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon, taking place in early October in the scenic city of Ueda, N...
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...
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan and wondering where to start on your own trolley tourism adventure, this guide covers 10 things wort...
Activities Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2027 Mandy Bartok Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from Ap...
Food Brisk Stand Suidobashi Tom Roseveare One of Brisk Stand’s newest stores opened in July 2025 in Suidobashi, an area beside Kanda river known for its many universit...
6 Culture Lotus Flowers at Kodai Hasu no Sato Lynda Hogan Kodai Hasu no Sato is located in the historic city of Saitama Prefecture, home to several national, prefectural and municipal...
