12 Fifty Shades of Green Amber Mezbourian After the long cold winter, the countryside in Yamagata dramatically comes back to life, with a vibrant display of every shade of green you could
Beauty & Spa Goroko no Yu Hot Spring Elizabeth S Goroko no Yu hot spring spa in rural Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, has all the classic decor of an old-style hot spring with modern convenience.
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi Prefecture A great day trip
Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2026 Late Feb Some no Komichi is a dyeing festival that celebrates this tradition during
Culture Japan Cider Cup 2026 Late May Billed as Japan's largest international cider event, the Japan Cider Cup was originally launched in 2022 and brings together both domestic and international
Culture Ehime's Sotodomari Ishigaki-no-sato Sandra Isaka Ehime's Sotodomari Ishigaki-no-sato is a historic stone-walled village by the sea in southwest Shikoku.
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,
Beauty & Spa Bell Sakura no Yu Onsen Rachelle Joy Potente Bell Sakura no Yu Onsen has many different kinds of baths to relax in. It also offers massages, dining, a hair salon, and much more.
