Transportation Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for Highway Toll Gates Tom Roseveare The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system streamlines toll payments, making road travel smoother for locals and international visitors alike.
Culture A Tale of Two Temples Scott Brause Far from country's popular tourist destinations, it offers respite from the ubiquitous crowds, and a glimpse into the very early days of Buddhism in Japan
Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Late Nov Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celebrating the area's long history
Rethinking Tradition in Tokachi Featured Japanese diet, with milk only consumed as a health tonic prior to the... the nuanced flavor of the Hokkaido milk to do the talking.
Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2026 Late Sep Music and mountains will come together this September as Hakuba hosts the first-ever Hakuba Mountain Festival.
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2026 Early Jul An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka.
Culture Wonder Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 8th The Wonder Festival began back in 1984 with the aim of showcasing and selling model kits from professional figure making companies alongside amateur figure
6 Activities Kumaso no Ana Cave Guillaume Doré Along the main road to Myoken onsen, you can find an interesting cave with painting inside