Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Late Jul - Late Sep Despite this, Kamayahama Beach in Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, is transformed
Culture Hokkaido Named a Destination to Watch in 2025 Kim Bergström Jan 27, 2025 drawcard of visiting, and there are numerous ways to explore that across the prefecture
Culture Hakuchoro Promenade, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Hakuchoro Promenade is a relaxing walking path lined with a population of interesting statues.
Culture Maneki Neko at Gotokuji Temple Gonzague Gay-Bouchery Maneki Neko are charms for good luck and prosperity not only in Japan but all across Asia and especially in China.
Activities Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2026 Early Nov Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival.
Activities Azalea Season at Daikozenji Temple Kim Bergström Daikozenji Temple in Saga Prefecture is a delight during the spring, in big part due to the azaleas covering the precinct.
Culture Nature Groove 2026 Early Oct festival in the mountains of Niigata that now takes place in Minakami, Gunma prefecture
Food Sake in Yamaguchi Featured Introducing the varieties of sake that, just like the well-known Dassai, emanate from Yamaguchi prefecture.