Activities Kera-Ike Ice Rink 2025-2026 Oct 17th - Mar 1st If you're wanting to ice skate in a natural setting, the Kera-ike Skating Rink in Nagano is formed by a frozen pond in the..
Planning Japan's 2024 Cherry Blossom Projections Kim Bergström One of the most anticipated times of the new year is the release of projected sakura blooming dates from the Japan Meteorologi..
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 11, 2024 A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging trends..
Food Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba Bonson Lam Onkochishin is a philosophy that I often associate with the chefs of Osaka. Confucius explains, “Exploring the old and deducin..
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026 Late Jun - Early Jul During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Setouchi, Tokyo Named As Best Places to Travel in Asia Kim Bergström Dec 22, 2024 Renowned travel guide publisher Lonely Planet is known for providing expert recommendations on top spots to visit around the globe,..
6 Culture Tokyo: the City of a Thousand Faces Alessio Pompeo In this article, I share my experience during a Iaido workshop, offering a fascinating account of a journey into Japanese tradition...