Activities Azalea Season at Daikozenji Temple Kim Bergström Daikozenji Temple in Saga Prefecture is a delight during the spring, in big part due to the azaleas covering the precinct. Th...
Culture Cultural Discoveries in Yamagata Tom Roseveare Yamagata is a fantastic cultural destination to discover some of Tohoku's varied treasures. Explore some of its cultural high...
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström Best known for its sand dunes, Tottori Prefecture also packs a punch when it comes to springtime color. This guide covers thr...
Beauty & Spa The White Ring Tour & Hotel Roan Jonathan Jahnke The White Ring Tour & Hotel Roan, a great way to experience some of the best locations that the Hokuriku area has to offer.
Culture Misato Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Misato Plum Festival is held every year from late February to late March, and it's one of Gunma Prefecture's largest plum...
Transportation Kochi Ryoma Airport Kim Bergström The Kochi Ryoma Airport is named after Sakamoto Ryoma, one of Japan's most popular historical figures who was born in the pre...
Culture Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Serena Ogawa The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Kim Bergström Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of histor...
Activities Mt Tsukuba in the East Sleiman Azizi Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.
14 Activities Harajiri Falls Diagoras Kalaitzoglou Harajiri Falls in Oita prefecture. Horseshoe-shaped, 20 meters high and featuring a suspension bridge.
