Culture Kasuga Andon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture is home to the Kasuga Andon Festival, a long-running celebration of light and tradition. Fi...
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at t...
Activities Kushiro Wetlands Tomoko Kamishima Kushiro Wetlands: Kushiro, located in East Hokkaido, boasts of the largest wetlands in Japan.
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 Katori City Guide Elizabeth S Katori City in northern Chiba Prefecture transports you to the Edo era. Just an hour from Narita City, this once-prosperous m...
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Bergström Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful azale...
10 Magnificent Colors of Mt. Mitake Sandra Isaka Magnificent colors cover Mt. Mitake, enveloping its historic shrine and amazing beginner hike through the 'Rock Garden'.
Hiroshima Oktoberfest 2026 Kim Bergström There are several different Oktoberfest events held across Japan during the autumn period, and one in Hiroshima promises plen...
Activities Cosmos Season at the Yume Cosmos Park 2026 Kim Bergström Every year in autumn, Kyoto's Yume Cosmos Park comes alive with a wide variety of early, mid, and late blooming cosmos types....
