10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
Activities Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri Kim Bergström The Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri is an annual festival dedicated to all things hydrangeas. The event boasts over 5000 of these beautiful..
Culture Niigata Sakenojin 2026 Early Mar The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event also..
Food Boulangerie Trois Bakery Sleiman Azizi Boulangerie Trois is a small bakery in Sumida Ward, close to central Tokyo. Known for its red door, the bakery serves deliciously..
Food Mensho Ramen in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi A short walk from Gokokuji Station in central Tokyo, Mensho Ramen is a modern ramen restaurant known for its inventive use of fresh..
Activities Club Med: World Leader of All-Inclusive Mountain Ho... Japan Travel Club Med is known as a world leader in upscale premium all-inclusive holidays, with their guests having the freedom to enjoy a wide..
Food Nabe Matsuri Hanno & Hidaka 2026 Mid Feb Piping hot hearty soups called nabe are a Japanese staple in the winter, which warms you from the inside. Hanno and Hidaka tak..
Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2026 Early Mar Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..
