Culture The Fantastic Tottori Trip - Day 3 George Popescu basking in the sight and smell of the various flowers I hopped on the prefecture... The most outstanding part of the cities in Tottori prefecture is that all
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence, with an elegant traditional
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Akita Prefecture in northern Japan offers a compelling alternative, with scenery, heritage, and rituals that often mirror Kyoto's atmosphere at a slower
Culture Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Late Feb - Mid Mar Information for the annual plum blossom festival held at the top of Mt Hodo, Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture.
Food Takoya Confectionary Shop Justin Velgus Takoya is an historic confectionary shop located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Go For Kogei 2025 Sep 13th - Oct 19th 2025 Past Event The craft festival Go For Kogei 2021 is a large-scale event being held in three Hokuriku prefectures (Fukui, Ishikawa, and Toyama) over a 45 day period
Culture Kasuga Andon Festival 2026 Early Oct Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture is home to the Kasuga Andon Festival, a long-running celebration of light and tradition.
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Aug 13th - Aug 15th , rooted in the traditional Inaba Umbrella Dance from eastern Tottori Prefecture