Activities 3 Spots for Spring Color in Oita Kim Bergström This guide covers three great destinations to enjoy the best of spring's flowers in Oita Prefecture.
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thr...
Shopping Unique Convenience Stores in Japan Kim Bergström There are three main convenience store chains across the country – Lawson, 7-11, and Family Mart – and they're typically quit...
Activities In and Around Takamatsu Peter Sidell In Kagawa prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island, Takamatsu is a lively, interesting city with interesting sights and scenery a...
Fukushima Top Attractions Tom Roseveare Fukushima Prefecture's top attractions cover a variety of sites across the area.
Activities Winter Fantasy at Sanuki Manno Park 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Winter Fantasy at Sanuki Manno Park is a large-scale illumination event, covering a space of around 30,000 square meters with...
20 Culture Powerful Trees of Japan Elena Lisina The photos of different trees that have special meanings in Japan.
Culture Toyama's Best Kept Secrets Jerome Lee In Toyama prefectures lies 6 cities worth discovering, including Gokayama and Toyama Bay
Planning Morioka & Fukuoka Make 2023 Travel List Kim Bergström This week, the New York Times offered their recommendations for 52 places to travel for 2023, with Morioka and Fukuoka making...
Food Regional Cuisine - Okayama Sleiman Azizi Okayama prefecture is home to a variety of local foods, both traditional and popular. Dishes like barazushi, shino udon, kusa...
