Activities 4 Spots for Spring Flowers in Akita Kim Bergström Famous for sake, snow, and hot springs, Akita Prefecture initially evokes ideas of a winter wonderland.
Japan Sees Record Visitors in 2015 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 A quarter of the inbound tourists hailed from mainland China, where even
Activities Kasama Azalea Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The Kasama Azalea Festival is an annual event held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it dates back to the late 1960s.
Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The town of Arita in Saga Prefecture is often regarded as the birthplace
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Bergström Feb 10, 2024 In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 JPY fee will be charged to
Accommodation Airbnb’s Top Snowy Stays in Japan Kim Bergström Dec 11, 2024 Nagano Prefecture For those venturing to Nagano, Anoie house overlooking... most-visited winter destinations, so it's perhaps no surprise that the prefecture
Culture KUTANism 2025 Early Oct - Early Nov KUTANism is a festival that promotes the charm of Kutani porcelain and highlights the regions of Ishikawa Prefecture where it is produced.
Culture Art of Naoshima and Teshima Anonymous Located between Okayama and Takamatsu prefectures, these two islands are famous for their art museums and art installations.
