Activities Echigo Hillside Park Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a wonderful spot for a family day out. Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll..
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Food Minamiuonuma Majidon Project Kim Bergström The annual Minamiuonuma Majidon Competition is a way to promote the region's delicious koshihikari rice in unique ways. Dozens..
Culture Kamakurabori Assembly Hall Kim Bergström The Kamakurabori Assembly Hall gives visitors a chance to carve a plate in the style of kamakurabori, a traditional art in the Kamakura..
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Bergström Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful daimyos..
7 Transportation Teien-no-sato Honai Kim Bergström Japan has numerous unique highway rest areas, and Niigata's Teien-no-sato Honai brings the outdoors in! The rest stop is filled..
Activities 5 Things to Do in Hakodate Kim Bergström Hakodate is easily accessible from Tokyo via shinkansen, and offers something for just about every traveler. From fresh and tasty..
6 Shopping Yamacho Meicha Kim Bergström Yamacho Meicha is located in Mori, Shizuoka, and have been selling tea and tea wares for over 100 years. The Shizuoka region is..