Culture Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City Veronica Carnevale A part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, Aomori is beloved for its summer Nebuta Festival, sweet-tasting apples, exceedingly fresh seafood, and unspoilt
Activities Cycling in Southern Wakayama Tom Roseveare This hilltop complex features a main hall located partially inside a rock... Following the nearby trail for a few minutes also reveals a monolithic
Culture Only in Japan: Vending Machines That Go Way Beyond ... Joanna Ligon Whether it’s 2pm in central Tokyo or 2am on a quiet countryside road, you’re never far from a vending machine.
Culture Kamakura Bamboo Day 2026 Late Mar Kamakura’s much-anticipated Bamboo Day event is set to return, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and versatility of bamboo in a unique
Culture Sea Wind Country - Sasebo Arlene Bastion Sasebo is an unexpected find of dreamy mountain and sea landscapes, complemented by authentic old fashioned Japanese shopping streets & stores, a serene
Activities Bokka no Sato Kim Bergström Located on the Hirugano Plateau in Gifu Prefecture, Bokka no Sato is a family-friendly park that offers a mix of nature, animal encounters, and local food
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts such as rakugo, kyogen,
9 Food Yagiya Soba in Nanjo City Peter Lin Yagiya Soba is a traditional Okinawan soki soba restaurant in Nanjo City. The food and setting is quintessential Okinawa and worth the trip.
