Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 31st If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
Activities A Cyclist's Guide to the Shimanami Kaido Serena Ogawa The Shimanami Kaido is popular for its 55 beautiful bridges and ease of access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Activities Jindai Botanical Garden Sakura Festival 2027 Late Mar - Mid Apr Tokyo's Jindai Botanical Gardens are home to around 600 sakura trees in several varieties, with most of them located in the..
Activities Introduction to Stamp Rallies Guillaume Doré Stamp Rallies are a fun way to discover new places across Japan and even potentially score prizes in the process.
Camping & Trekking Hachiko Square Ash Hachiko Square is perhaps the best-known meeting place in Tokyo. It borders the well-known Shibuya pedestrian crossing, said to..
Activities Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction Veronica Carnevale On March 16, 2024, Ghibli Park opened the Valley of Witches. This whimsical area is inspired by Studio Ghibli’s witch-related ..
Camping & Trekking Mt. Oyama - Great Day Hike David Hallman A great day hike that offers flexibility for all skill levels. Beautiful views, a cable car shrine, temple, and traditional crafts..