Activities Saga Light Fantasy 2026-2027 Early Oct - Mid Jan Illumination events are a staple over the winter months in Japan, and the annual Saga Light Fantasy event has now been running..
Shopping The Fun of Fukubukuro Kim Bergström Fukubukuro, or lucky bags, are a popular fixture on the new year's calendar. This guide covers some of what these is to know..
Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2027 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..
Activities Soleil Hill Nanohana Festival 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Mar From mid December until late March, Yokosuka Soleil Hill hosts their annual nanohana festival. The nanohana plants here are cultivated..
Food Q-Pot Café Kim Bergström Tokyo's Q-Pot Café is known for serving up some adorably presented sweets, and they typically have seasonal menus for spec..
Shopping 5 of Tokyo's Best Shopping Streets Kim Bergström If you plan on visiting Tokyo in the future, this guide covers five of the city's best shopping streets – each one has a u..
Activities Thomas Land Christmas 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November to late December, the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park will host a fun Thomas Land Christmas event. The event..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..