Activities 2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body Veronica Carnevale Explore an exotic side of Tokyo on Hachijojima! This island paradise, situated about 287 km south of Tokyo, is only about an hour's..
Activities Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar - Early Apr From late March to early April each year, the banks of the Gojo River in Iwakura come alive with the color of 1400 cherry trees..
Activities Senshu Park Sakura Festival 2025 Mid - Late Apr Each year during spring, Akita's Senshu Park is filled with color when over 700 cherry trees begin to bloom. The park was built..
Culture Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival 2025 Late Apr The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival has been an annual event since 2000, and highlights the port city's connection with international..
Food Only in Japan: Character Cafes in Tokyo Serena Kim Japan is a treasure trove of unique cafes, offering experiences that cater to a wide array of interests and preferences.
Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Iz... Laurier Tiernan This article reflects a two-day journey I partook in on the island to sample its bounty. The below paragraphs are peppered wit..
Culture Nobeoka: A Treasure Trove of Delights Tristan Scholze Nobeoka is large enough to have witnessed history and develop outstanding regional cuisine, yet small enough to remain intimate..
Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2024 May 12th - May 26th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.