Culture Abare Matsuri Named One of World's Best Summer Events Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Ishikawa Prefecture's Abare Matsuri has earned a coveted spot on National Geographic's list of the Best Summer Festivals..
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Culture Fuji Rock Week 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you can't make it to the mountains of Niigata this summer for the Fuji Rock Festival, this might just be the next best thing...
Culture Fuelfest Japan 2026 Mid Aug Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as Fuelfest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain..
Planning Shirakawa-go Named on World's Top Small Towns List Kim Bergström Jun 3, 2025 Leading travel publication Travel & Leisure recently published their list of the 20 Most Beautiful Small Towns to Visit Around the..
Culture Sanuki Manno Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Jul From early June through early July, visitors can stroll through Shikoku’s largest hydrangea display at Sanuki Manno Park, with..
Food Tokyo Ranks 12th on Vegan-friendly Cities List Kim Bergström May 20, 2025 In celebration of its 25th anniversary, plant-based restaurant resource HappyCow has just released its list of the Top 25 Vega..
Shopping Pokémon Center Fukuoka Reopens This June Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 Pokémon fans in Kyushu have something to look forward to this summer, with the Pokémon Center Fukuoka set to reopen on Friday,..