Activities 5 Destinations for Monet Fans in Japan Kim Bergström Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a founder of the impressionist painting movement, and was influenced strongly by Japanese art in his..
Culture A Guide to Dagashiya Kim Bergström Dagashiya are traditional Japanese sweets stores, which can still be found in places across Japan to this day. This guide covers..
Culture Yokosuka Curry Festival 2026 Mid May The Yokosuka Curry Festival is an annual event that celebrates this much-loved comfort food.
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Tohoku Region Kim Bergström While the Tohoku region may be best known for snowy vistas in the winter months, there's plenty to enjoy in the area across..
Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots Across Kyushu Kim Bergström There are a wide variety of beautiful hydrangea destinations across Japan, and this guide covers five of the best ones in the Kyushu..
Food 5 of Kyoto's Best Donut Shops Kim Bergström Kyoto is home to a number of delicious donut shops amidst all of its traditional temples and shrines. This guide covers five of..
Activities Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May From mid-April to mid-May, Nagano's Achi Village comes alive with the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom, filling the..
Activities Green Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström With forests covering 67% of Japan's overall land mass, you could say that the country's representative color is green...