Street & Urban Not Just a Tourist, Part 1 Elena Lisina Hikari and Nozomi, so I expected the same service in Kodama, but it was not
Museums Not Just a Tourist, Part 2 Elena Lisina When I plan a visit to Japan, there are not too many things to do on my... I may not have learned enough about Japan’s history, but I always get the
Culture Niwaka Lantern Festival 2025 Late Aug A procession of colorfully painted floats mark the end of summer in Ukawa, a fishermen’s village on the Noto Peninsula.
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals on Noto.
Culture Eastern Hokkaido Nature and Activity Experiences Tom Fay streets of Sapporo—the largest city in Hokkaido—is a land of rolling farmland, vast open vistas, steaming volcanoes, enormous crater lakes, wild and remote peninsulas
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Apr vendors will be present alongside vendors selling items in support of the Noto... Peninsula earthquake, so bring yen if you plan on making any purchases
