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 ...
Culture Takatori Castle Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each November, the historic town of Takatori in Nara Prefecture celebrates its proud samurai heritage with the Takatori Castl...
Food 6 Coffee Shops to Visit in Kobe Kim Bergström Kobe was one of the first places in Japan to embrace coffee back in the late 1800s, and today, its coffee scene beautifully b...
Culture BitSummit 2026 Kim Bergström BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What b...
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Kim Bergström If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bun...
Food Gyukatsu and Art Unite at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström One of Japan’s most beloved beef cutlet brands is stepping into the global spotlight at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Gyukatsu Kyot...
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs ...
Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees...
Food Strawberry Sweets Buffet 2026 Kim Bergström In Osaka, Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande is offering a dedicated way to enjoy the best of strawberry season through their Straw...
Accommodation Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026 Kim Bergström When you think of luxury accommodation stays, a prison probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, Hoshino Re...
