Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2027 Late Jan - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2027 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
Culture Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in N... Chikako Takahashi Take a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in..
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale Take a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, bountiful..
Culture Miso Specialty Store "Sano Miso" Ginza Sano Miso is a traditional Japanese food. Sano Miso Ginza Store, a miso specialty store. sells about 40 kinds of miso. It also holds..
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town that..