Transportation Kumamoto Says Sayonara to IC Cards Kim Bergström A number of bus and train operators in Kumamoto Prefecture have ceased accepting IC cards for fare payment as of November 16t...
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cui...
Culture A Luxurious Shiga Escape With Superb Views and Cultural Charm Joanna Ligon If you’re planning a getaway with a touch of luxury, Shiga Prefecture is a great place to start. The region is an easy place ...
Spring Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Yamaguchi offers a host of spring celebrations and those visiting the prefecture will find plenty to do. Read on to find some...
Culture Ebina Minna Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One of the highlights during summer in Japan is the vibrant festival culture, and the Ebina Minna Festival is a great event t...
Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström From around late April to late May, Hokkaido's Matsumae Park comes alive with around 10,000 cherry trees in bloom from hundre...
Accommodation Yutorelo Nishiizu Onsen Hotel, Toi Peter Sidell On the west coast of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Yutorelo Nishiizu is an elegant but affordable hotel, ...
Food Takoya Confectionary Shop Justin Velgus Takoya is an historic confectionary shop located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The shop's most famous product is "Zensho...
9 Places to Visit in Japan This May Kim Bergström May in Japan is a sweet spot for travel, offering pleasant temperatures, fresh greenery, colorful blooms, and fewer people tr...
Fuji Textile Week 2026 Kim Bergström First held in 2021, the Fuji Textile Week event was designed to revitalize traditional industries and support the local Fujiy...
