Activities Umi Jigoku Umi Jigoku ("Sea hell") is one of Beppu's seven 'Hells', renowned hot spring attractions known for their unique natural appearances (not bathing!). The..
Activities Takasaki Spring Festival 2027 Early Apr On the first weekend of April each year, the Takasaki Spring Festival is held around the city's Motenashi Square and Kannonyama..
Activities Odaiba's Rainbow Bridge Ash The Rainbow Bridge links Tokyo with the man-made island of Odaiba.
Activities Japan's 2025 Autumn Leaves Forecast Kim Bergström Sep 2, 2025 Japan's famous autumn foliage season is just around the corner, and the first official forecast for 2025 has been released...
Activities Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026 Late Nov - Late Dec Running from the last week of November right up until Christmas Day, the Azabudai Hills Christmas Market combines authentic holiday..
Activities Mysterious Underwater Ruins Emi Takahata Discover nearly four decades of mystery surrounding Yonaguni's underwater ruins, debated as either man-made or natural. Di..
Activities Honno-ji Temple and Oda Nobunaga Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Honno-ji Temple & Oda Nobunaga: An African samurai had a unique opportunity to serve Oda Nobunaga for a year and a half.