Activities Sakura-lined Waterways in Tokyo Kim Bergström From famous locations like Meguro River to quieter stretches of the Zenpukuji River, these seven waterways showcase Tokyo’s ch..
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2027 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the co..
Activities Mentai Park Tokoname Kim Bergström Mentai Park Tokoname is a unique theme park dedicated to mentaiko, a flavorful Japanese delicacy made from marinated pollock roe...
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström Mar 6, 2025 The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may come..
Transportation Tohoku Shinkansen a Top 2025 Train Journey Kim Bergström Feb 13, 2025 National Geographic published their Best Train Trips in the World compilation for 2025 this week, and a popular Japanese route..
Food Hangyodon Pop-Up Cafe to Hit Four Cities Kim Bergström Feb 12, 2025 To mark the 40th anniversary of Hangyodon, the beloved half-fishman character from Sanrio, a pop-up cafe event is taking place for..
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of marathon..
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2027 Mid Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..