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
Culture An Intellectual Journey Through Fujita Tsuguharu’s ... Joanna Ligon From Paris to Northern Japan: The Story Behind a Monumental Mural
Culture Sakura Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct The city is filled with floats, sacred sake stands, and mikoshi (portable shrines) parading through the streets, creating a cherished seasonal celebration
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community action.
Activities Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon 2026 Early Oct Take a run through history in Nagano Ueda Baseball Stadium, Nagano
Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening this October Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Fans of Pikachu, Slowpoke, and the rest of the Pokémon world will soon have a new destination to explore in Shikoku.
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 This Hyogo-based gem shines a spotlight on Wagyu
Activities Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck Justin Randall A perfect place to take in Hokkaido's vast nature.