Activities Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim Bergström From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of around 800 cherry trees in
Culture Castle Stays in Japan Kim Bergström Looking for something a little different to your usual hotel or ryokan on your trip to Japan?
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2027 Mid Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi Prefecture. 400 participants
Activities Kinoshita Group Japan Open 2026 Mid Oct Also known as the Japan Women's Open, the Kinoshita Group Japan Open brings together top-level athletes from around the world to compete on the outdoor
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how to stay safe if you plan
Ashikaga Flower Park and Wisteria Jessica A Paje Ashikaga Flower Park is home to the incredibly beautiful wisteria vines that hang from 130-year old trees.
Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden The Spirit of Japan is Alive in one Prefecture Have you heard of the mountain... serves as the gate to Haku-san, one of the three sacred mountains of Japan
Activities Purple Places in Japan Kim Bergström Often associated with wisdom, spirituality, and bravery, the color purple can be found in both the natural world and in man-made structures across Japan