Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's ...
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Bergström Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful azale...
7 Food Yamaguchiya Togakushi Soba Sherilyn Siy The mountainous region of Togakushi is perfect for growing buckwheat. Processed together with pure mountain water, the result...
11 Culture Taiangaku-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell On the north-eastern outskirts of central Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Taiangaku-ji is a really striking Buddhist ...
7 Shopping Osadaen Honten Kim Bergström If you're a tea aficionado, Shizuoka Prefecture is filled with ways to embrace the leafy beverage. One of the best tea stores...
Culture Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2026 Nathan Eden Nozawa Holidays are hosting guests over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September for the autumn lantern festival. The fest...
6 Culture Tomioka White Museum Kim Bergström The Tomioka White Museum showcases the works of Soichiro Tomioka, who painted many local and international snow-covered lands...
Activities Weekend Getaway to Shizuoka Jianne Soriano An hour's train ride from Tokyo, Shizuoka boasts as an ideal weekend getaway. With traditional and modern sights to offer, th...
Activities Hakkaisan Ropeway Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma in the heart of Niigata's snow country has picturesque mountainous surroundings. Enjoy the views in the region f...
9 Activities The East Coast of Izu Sandro Bernardinello Izu peninsula is famous for its wonderful coastal landscape with the views from the train is the best known attraction. They ...
