Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026 Early Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi Prefecture. 400 participants
Culture Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishi... Arlene Bastion Two small museums that play a big role in not only passing on Yamaguchi's history but also make that we feel interested and involved in it.
Culture Lunch with Geisha in Odawara Stefania Barile Experience the true essence of Japanese culture with a memorable craft session, lunch and stunning geisha performanceat Manyo-no-yu, Odawara.
Activities 5 Icy Activities to Try in Japan Kim Bergström Winter in Japan can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways, and not just by skiing and snowboarding – although those are popular, too!
Planning Tokyo's Chichijima Island Sleiman Azizi The largest of the two inhabited Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima Island is a subtropical paradise of beaches and lush greenery.
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström During the winter months, this popular getaway destination transforms into a wonderland, and this guide covers six places you should explore.
Culture Enma Market 2026 Jun 14th - Jun 16th A bustling street fair with over 200 years of tradition Higashihonmachi and Nishihonmachi, Kashiwazaki City
Food Famous Gyukatsu Restaurant Opening in Arashiyama Veronica Carnevale seasoned, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection, resulting in a... is typically paired with cabbage, rice, soup, and dipping sauces for a