Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable fo...
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history sp...
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dis...
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 Asian Para Games 2026 Kim Bergström The 2026 Asian Para Games will bring Asia's top athletes with disabilities to Japan for a major international multi-sport eve...
Culture Tea Festival CHAKOBA 2026 Kim Bergström Tea Festival CHAKOBA is the largest Japanese tea festival on the Chita Peninsula, and the event will take place this November...
Culture Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, the streets of Mino City in Gifu Prefecture are transformed by the soft glow of handmade paper lanterns for the ...
Culture Toyohashi Minato City Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Looking for an approachable end-of-year race to cap off your running goals? The Toyohashi Minato City Marathon offers just th...
Culture Aniera Festa 2026 Kim Bergström Aniera Festa, Nagano Prefecture’s largest outdoor anime song festival, has become a must-visit event for fans of anisong and ...
Activities Marie's Farm Kim Bergström One of the best ways to enjoy Uonuma's summertime charm is by visiting Marie's Farm.