Transportation JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game Kim Bergström Jan 22, 2025 Travel enthusiasts and puzzle lovers are in for a fun new experience starting in late February. JR East’s Niigata Branch has p..
Culture Uozu Tatemon Festival 2026 Early Aug The Uozu Tatemon Festival is held annually on the first Friday and Saturday of August, and it's an event that illuminates summer..
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing ..
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around..
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 12, 2025 Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a wealth..
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Planning Japan Claims Two Spots on Nat Geo's 20 Must-Book Tr... Kim Bergström Dec 30, 2025 According to National Geographic Traveler's latest round-up of must-book adventures for 2026, the experiences gaining the most..
Planning Tokyo a Top Global Spot for Solo Female Travel Kim Bergström Dec 28, 2025 Travel Leisure recently named Tokyo one of the world's 15 best destinations for solo female travelers, recognizing cities where..