Culture Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Late Feb - Mid Mar Information for the annual plum blossom festival held at the top of Mt Hodo, Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture.
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Akita Prefecture in northern Japan offers a compelling alternative, with scenery, heritage, and rituals that often mirror Kyoto's atmosphere at a slower
Food Takoya Confectionary Shop Justin Velgus Takoya is an historic confectionary shop located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Spring Festival Kim Bergström To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima Prefecture is hosting a festival where approximately 35,000 roses comprising of
Culture Go For Kogei 2025 Sep 13th - Oct 19th 2025 Past Event The craft festival Go For Kogei 2021 is a large-scale event being held in three Hokuriku prefectures (Fukui, Ishikawa, and Toyama) over a 45 day period
Qantas Names Miyakojima a Top Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 26, 2025 Located in Okinawa Prefecture, Miyakojima is around three and a half hours
Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Sep 19th - Oct 4th The Asian Games will return to Japan for the third time in 2026, this time in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City.
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Visitors to Japan who seek “nature & spirit” adventure travel should join a waterfall hike and mediation tour at Akame Falls, one of Mie Prefecture's most