Culture Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool Joanna Ligon JR East’s long-term vision transforms Suica from a commuter tool into a digital gateway to modern living.
Planning Tokyo's Hinode Town Sleiman Azizi Surrounded by nature, Hinode Town is home to Mt. Hinode and the lovely Shiraiwa Falls. The town features Hinode Sanso, a priv...
13 Culture Shirakawa Fountainhead Ekaterina Bespyatova The Shirakawa Fountainhead in one of the famous fresh water springs of Japan and the source of Shirakawa river that runs thro...
Culture Something's Afoot Hillary Lewis The Pacific Okinawa Players Theatre group presents "Something's Afoot," a family friendly musical.
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Pre...
Activities Teganuma Fireworks 2026 Elizabeth S Teganuma Fireworks Festival held in early August most years is jointly hosted by Abiko and Kashiwa Cities. The 90 minute show...
Activities Forest Therapy Alena Eckelmann Forest Therapy has gained popularity internationally in recent years as a recognized health management practice. The roots of...
11 ECOPA Nature Walks Peter Sidell Near Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, ECOPA Stadium is surrounded by forested hills, a good place for some gentle hik...
13 Culture Zushi's Hoshi-ji Temple Steve Morton When hiking from Kamakura to Zushi City, the impressive Hoshoji Temple is just one of several hidden gems you can find along ...
Culture 5 of Japan's Best Food Museums Kim Bergström Food is a source of nourishment, connection, and even education at these five spots in Japan! If you've wanted to learn more ...
