Activities Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Hiwada in Saitama is a beautiful place for a day hike. The forested mountain is notable for its two magnificent torii gates,..
Winter Sports Zao Ski Resort Alena Eckelmann Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
Activities Sporu Shinagawa Oimachi Róisín Finnerty From escape rooms to surf pools, Shinagawa's newly opened sports complex Sporu is sure to be an unforgettable experience in..
Activities The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026 Tuesday - Feb 10th Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026 Late Jul - Mid Aug The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Night Hydrangea Train 2026 Mid - Late Jun The Night Hydrangea Train is operated by Odakyu Hakone railway, and offers a rare chance to ride through tunnels of blooming, illuminated..
Activities The Olympic Games 2020: Yoyogi National Stadium Elena Lisina Yoyogi National Stadium will host handball, badminton, and wheelchair rugby during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games...
Activities Cherry Blossom Guide: Flower Types Japan Travel Learn about the different cherry blossom types, how they differ and where to see them during Japan's hanami season.