Activities Mont Deus Snow Park Kim Bergström Mont Deus Ski Park in Takayama is a family-friendly ski destination offering wide, beginner-friendly slopes with excellent vis..
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed..
Food New Flavors Coming to Tokyo DisneySea This Spring Kim Bergström Mar 14, 2025 A new, flavorful adventure is coming to Tokyo DisneySea this spring! From April 8th to June 30th, the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine..
Food Fukuzenji Soba Japan Travel The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida Nagareha..
Culture Fox Wedding Festival 2026 Late Sep The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Saturd..
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 To address the challenges of overtourism, Kyoto’s municipal government is set to increase its lodging tax from March 2026, wit..
Culture Matcha Green Tea Marche 2026 Mid Mar The Matcha Green Tea Marche is taking place for two days this March at Yoyogi Park, and the event will showcase a diverse rang..
Planning Japan's Best Hidden Travel Spots for 2025 Kim Bergström Mar 1, 2025 For travelers looking to explore Japan beyond the usual hotspots this year, Hotels.com has unveiled its ranking of the top 5 hidden..