10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander!
Culture Abare Matsuri Named One of World's Best Summer Events Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Ishikawa Prefecture's Abare Matsuri has earned a coveted spot on National Geographic's list of the Best Summer Festivals to Travel To, and was celebrated
Activities Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival 2026 Jan 17th - Mar 31st Now running for 25 years, the Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival celebrates the vibrant yellow of these springtime flowers.
Activities Satsuki and Mei's House Jaime Wong Enter the world of My Neighbour Totoro by visiting Satsuki and Mei's house in Nagoya.
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital.
Activities Matsue Umbrella Sky 2021 Jun 1st - Jul 31st 2021 Past Event The Matsue Umbrella Sky event sees 216 umbrellas decorate the terrace of the Karakoro Art Studio.
Food Tomita Ramen in Matsudo Tom Roseveare Tomita Ramen offers award-winning and tasty tsukemen ramen at its small ramen shop in Matsudo, Chiba prefecture.
Culture Wagashi Making in Matsue Kim Bergström At the Karakoro Art Studio in Matsue, you're able to do just that.