Culture Yawata Steel Works Jaclynn Seah Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the role Kitakyushu played in Japan's rise in modern industrialization
Activities Autumn in Ikeda Town Japan Travel Kyoto, Nikko and Fuji Five Lakes are some of the best places to see autumn leaves in Japan. Take a look at these incredible v...
Activities 7 Must Visit Places in Fukui LA Amsden A guide to Fukui's essential destinations. A center of Zen, the dinosaur capital and now recognized as a gourmet center of Ja...
Culture Go For Kogei 2025 Kim Bergström The craft festival Go For Kogei 2021 is a large-scale event being held in three Hokuriku prefectures (Fukui, Ishikawa, and To...
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...
Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh t...
Activities Spring Flowers at Tokyo German Village Kim Bergström Tokyo German Village is a theme park in Chiba Prefecture that offers visitors a taste of German culture and tradition. The pa...
Activities Hot Air Balloon Ride Tokorozawa Lynda Hogan An affordable hot air balloon experience offered monthly at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park in Saitama Prefecture, close to...
Culture One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa Joanna Ligon Kamogawa might be exactly where you need to be. Nestled along the sunlit coast of Chiba Prefecture, this seaside town is effo...
Planning Four Japan Villages Win UN Global Tourism Honor Kim Bergström Japan has picked up some exciting international recognition this year, with four rural destinations named among the Best Tour...
