Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a weal...
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing internati...
Activities How to Go Fishing in Shirakawa-go Christian Adams Fishing in Shirakawa-go isn’t advertised, explained, or made easy, but it is possible! This guide covers permits, gear, local...
Food For Shrimp Lovers: The Ultimate Destination LA Amsden Amai Ebi or Sweet Shrimp is a delicacy caught off the shores of Fukui. Sweet Shrimp gets its name from being slightly sweeter...
Activities Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Yu Kanazawa The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium'...
The Japanese City Set to Shine in 2026 Kim Bergström Long considered Japan's quiet achiever, Nagoya is stepping confidently into the global spotlight after being named one of the...
Activities 119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks Emi Takahata Every mid-November, Nagano’s long-standing tradition lights up the crisp winter sky with the 119th Ebisukō Fireworks Festival...
Tokyo's teamLab Planets Takes Top Asia Title Kim Bergström teamLab's hugely popular digital art museum in Tokyo has once again claimed one of the travel industry's most coveted honors....
Hamburger Festival 2026 Joanna Ligon The ultimate burger festival returns to Tokyo Bay! Burger lovers from all over Japan are invited to gather at Odaiba’s specia...
Culture Doge Day 2026 Zz Doge Day is a celebration of the life and times of Kabosu with her owner Atsuko Sato (Kabosumama), a chance to remember her “...
