Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Late Nov Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celebr..
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan and wondering where to start on your own trolley tourism adventure, this guide covers 10 things worth..
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Expe... Kim Bergström Oct 23, 2025 Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the most mindful..
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late January..
Planning Three Tokyo Bars Named Among World's 50 Best Kim Bergström Oct 11, 2025 Compiled from the votes of more than 800 bar industry experts across the globe, The World's 50 Best Bars list represents a..
Planning Japan 3rd on World's Best Food Countries Kim Bergström Oct 9, 2025 Japan's standing as a top destination for gastronomy fans has been reaffirmed, receiving honors as the world's third b..
Planning Bear Encounters Growing in Tourist Spots Kim Bergström Oct 7, 2025 This week, a visitor was injured after being scratched by a bear in Shirakawago, highlighting the need for awareness about bear..
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct For three days each October, Chiba's historic castle town of Sakura City celebrates the Sakura Autumn Festival. The city is..