Culture British Hills Market 2026 Kim Bergström The British Hills Market takes place over Japan's Golden Week holiday period, and the event endeavors to support regional rev...
Culture Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Ons...
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Co...
Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Aki...
Culture Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku Veronica Carnevale Known for its mountainous west and oceanside east, Miyagi Prefecture is blessed with a diverse range of nature. The prefectur...
Culture A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes Veronica Carnevale Japan’s third largest prefecture, Fukushima is located in northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region and shares an eastern border wit...
Culture Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City Veronica Carnevale A part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, Aomori is beloved for its summer Nebuta Festival, sweet-tasting apples, exceedi...
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2026 Kim Bergström When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with t...
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, deliciou...