Activities Japan's Yakult-Themed Destinations Kim Bergström Over the decades, Yakult has grown into a global brand, but its cultural roots remain firmly planted in Japan. That connectio...
12 Awara Geisha Dance Performance Takako Sakamoto The beautiful dance performance of Awara Geigi, held in Saintpia Awara during the annual dance event in summer in Awara Onsen...
Accommodation Kuroshiomaru Pension at Ushimado Pension Village Judith Mikami A relaxing activity retreat in Ushimado Town. Romantic sea views, interesting pension owners and kayaking to add a new perspe...
14 Beautiful Garden of Fukui's Library Takako Sakamoto Fukui's Prefectural Library has a beautiful, spacious, garden park. It's free to enter. A great place to bask in the sun, pic...
12 Ruins on Gunkanjima - No. 2 Masayoshi Hirose The first sight I had when I landed on Gunkanjima made me nostalgic and imagine how it must have been in yesteryear.
Culture Yokai Immersive Exhibition TOKYO 2026 Kim Bergström Yokai Immersive Exhibition TOKYO brings Japan's legendary monsters into the digital age when it opens this spring.
Food Honmarutei: Tasty Shio-Ramen Tomoko Kamishima Honmarutei is a great ramen shop in Yokohama's Motomachi. The taste is wonderfully unique.
15 Activities The Deer of Nara Park Alexandra Dorovici Looking for a relaxing yet fun activity in Nara? Have a walk with one of the thousand deer in Nara Park!
Activities Rhythm Rail Jam 2027 Kim Bergström Rhythm Rail Jam is Niseko's largest and most established winter snow festival, bringing together riders, spectators, and musi...
Food Tom and Jerry Come to Tully's Coffee Kim Bergström Tully's Coffee is launching a limited-time collaboration with the long-running animated series Tom and Jerry at stores across...
