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..
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström Jan 6, 2025 According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing international..
Culture Modern Urban Life and Takehisa Yumeji 2026 Mar 28th - Jun 21st The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto is set to host a special exhibition titled Modern Urban Life and Takehisa Yumeji – Th..
Culture Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen DOGO ART 2025-2027 Oct 10th - Feb 28th One of Japan's most iconic hot spring towns has become a canvas for contemporary art with the Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dog..
Activities Hokkaido One of 6 Best Places to Ski in 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 22, 2025 For travelers looking to build an active winter trip in Japan, the BBC recently named Hokkaido as one of the six best places globally..
Planning Japan's Links to Airbnb's 2026 Travel Trends Kim Bergström Dec 19, 2025 Airbnb's 2026 travel predictions paint a clear picture of how international travel is evolving, and for travelers considering..
Planning Japan's First Sakura Projections for 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 19, 2025 On December 18th, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2026, giving travelers..