Culture Chuo City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi With its waterfront locations, Chuo City Ward is home to numerous public parks like Akatsuki, Hamacho Park and the combined I...
6 Culture Dan-no-Ura Ancient Battlefield Ruin Lily Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for the place of “Dannoura battle”, known as the last battle between the M...
Culture Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador Sandra Isaka From scenic riverside walks to lively markets and delicious culinary experiences, Niigata City has something for everyone!
Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Toyama Kim Bergström Many international hotel chains have a presence in Japan, and a newly opened branch of the Doubletree by Hilton in Toyama is ...
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...
Culture Fukuoka Castle Night Market 2026 Kim Bergström Fukuoka Castle Night Market brings a dose of summer magic to Maizuru Park each year in early August, transforming the histori...
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during ...
Planning So You Want to Move to Rural Japan Chiara Terzuolo So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have a...
Culture Higashimurayama City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Historical Higashimurayama City is also home to some splendid natural parks. These include Hachikoku-yama, Higashimurayama-Ch...
Culture Kita City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The parks and gardens of Kita City Ward are great combination of space, history and heritage. They include Arakawa Akabane Pa...