Activities Hokkaido: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Filled with natural beauty, the prefecture provides nature enthusiasts..
Outdoors Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Feb 21st - Feb 22nd Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Camping & Trekking Climbing Mt Kaimon Mandy Bartok Kagoshima's volcanic Mt Kaimon resembles big brother Mt Fuji but is a much easier climb with views that are just as good.
Activities Tokyo with Kids: KidZania Kim Bergström As kids, we all likely dreamed about what we'd be when we grew up, and at KidZania Tokyo, little ones can step into those dreams..
Winter Sports Swan Boat Rental, Lake Kawaguchiko Jessica A Paje Too late for climbing season? Make your trip to see the iconic Mt. Fuji an unforgettable one by renting a swan boat at Lake Ka..
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 1st Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the..
Activities Japan's Fruit Capitals Kim Bergström For food lovers and travelers looking beyond the usual tourist spots, these eight destinations offer a glimpse into Japan's..
Activities Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May Running now for over 40 years, the annual Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival celebrates the color and beauty of these lovely..