Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the c...
Food Kumagaya - Local Foods and Cuisine Sleiman Azizi Kumagaya's local rural themed cuisine includes udon noodles made from locally grown wheat, Buddhist inspired inari sushi, hor...
Area Hida City Tom Roseveare Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history d...
Activities Lily Appreciation Love Week 2026 Kim Bergström Each June, Shinagawa Ward bursts into color as Lily Appreciation Love Week kicks off at Samezu Irie Square. This year’s event...
Culture Mito's Educational Legacy Arlene Bastion Kodokan and Kairakuen are the main tourist attractions in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Rich in scenic appeal as well as historic...
Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early De...
Area Yufu Serena Kim Nestled in the heart of Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Yufu is a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and e...
Activities Gunma Top 10: Attractions & Things to Do Serena Ogawa Gunma Prefecture is home to a wide variety of places and sights.
Culture Three Must-visit Flower Temples in Japan Kim Bergström People often visit temples for the historical, cultural, or spiritual aspects, but some of them have other compelling reasons...
Culture Nanga's History in Tochigi 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art looks into the trends and history of nanga through...
