Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture Paul McInnes The landscape of mountains, rivers and rice fields are ingrained in the very nature of the people and culture of Yamagata. Th...
12 Culture Kamakura Camera - Hokokuji Peter Oxley Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura is a voyage of discovery where one discovers insights into Japan‘s history and culture as well as...
Culture 11 Things to Do Hagi City Veronica Carnevale Situated in southern Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi City is a seaside area renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heri...
Culture Kurume City Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held in October each year, the Kurume City Cosmos Festival is one of the region's most popular autumn events. A stretch of th...
Culture Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 2026 Kim Bergström With origins dating back to the year 1650, the Chiguko River Fireworks Festival is a world-class event billed as the largest ...
13 Culture Umbrellas in Japan Elena Lisina Traditional Japanese umbrellas have an interesting history. After being introduced from China, the umbrella has undergone var...
7 Culture Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji templ...
Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon 2027 Kim Bergström Nanohana are a symbol of spring's impending arrival in Japan, and their vibrant yellow hues add a colorful dose of cheer to a...
Fuji Textile Week 2026 Kim Bergström First held in 2021, the Fuji Textile Week event was designed to revitalize traditional industries and support the local Fujiy...
Food Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho Tiffany Aguilar Neighboring International Hotel Ube is Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho, a restaurant that proudly serves carefully selected season...
