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 Heiwajima Boat Races Sophia Qin Spice up your time in Tokyo with a day at the races… the boat races, that is. Ota Ward is home to one of Japan’s few boat raci..
Activities Japan's Winter Blooms and Where to Find Them Kim Bergström Japan is a country where there's something beautiful to enjoy in every season - and that includes winter, too! There are a number..
Activities Mount Haruna, Gunma Peter Bungate Driving in Japan: A driver's experience of Mount Haruna (榛名山) in Gunma Prefecture. The real-life Mount Akina from Initial D.
Activities Yokohama Bay Quarter Christmas Forest 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec Running for an impressive 17 years now, the Yokohama Bay Quarter Christmas Forest event brings approximately 23,000 sparkling lights..
Activities 4 Beaches with Mount Fuji Views Kim Bergström Japan has a number of stunning beaches where you can enjoy incredible views of Mount Fuji while you swim, surf, or relax on the..
Sports & Fitness Saitama's Toda Boat Races Christopher Harley When thinking of good family entertainment in Tokyo, one option is the Boat Races or Kyotei. This journey is about one such track..
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki 2026 Mid Feb For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..