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...
Accommodation Top 10 Traditional Stays in Rural Japan Veronica Carnevale Japan’s countryside, much of which is frozen in times past, is the perfect environment to pause and look inward. The abundant...
Transportation Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Narita Amanda Ho Hong Kong Airlines will launch a twice daily direct service between Hong Kong and Narita Airport, Tokyo.
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips Kim Bergström As Japan gears up to welcome an influx of visitors for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, the spotlight shines not only on t...
Planning Ishikawa on BBC's 2026 Best Places to Travel List Kim Bergström The BBC has unveiled its anticipated list of the 20 best places to travel in 2026, spotlighting destinations that balance mem...
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Kim Bergström The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of mara...
Culture Another Look at Aizu-Wakamatsu Rey Waters A visit to Aizu-Wakamatsu,the Samurai City. Enjoy Tsurugajo Castle, Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, Oyakuen Garden, and Sazaedo, ...
Culture All Japan Superhero Festival 2026 Elizabeth S On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This...
Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodle...
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Kim Bergström Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Jap...
