Planning Kurashiki One of Asia's Best Cities to Explore on Foot Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 , pausing at little shops, or stumbling upon a quiet shrine or lively festival
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mar 1st - Apr 3rd In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed a month later, on
Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström past the Usubuchi Potholes and enjoy the illuminated Okutsu Valley Maple Festival... The Tsuyama Castle Momiji Festival features tea ceremonies, flower displays
Nightlife Itabashi & Saitama Summer Fireworks Martin Giles Watching the Itabashi & Saitama Summer Fireworks (Hanabi) Festival
Culture Inariyama Festa 2026 Mid Oct The festival includes food trucks, hands-on workshops, and handicrafts
Culture Kawazu-zakura Matsuri Gonzague Gay-Bouchery With around 8,000 cherry trees mostly located along the Kawazu River, the Kawazu Sakura Festival (Kawazu-zakura Matsuri) is one of Japan’s most famous
6 Yanagawa Sagemon Tour Mandy Bartok Celebrate the Doll Festival with a sagemon tour in the canal city of Yanagawa.
Food Common Well Cafe Kim Bergström coffee menu contains all the Aussie classics — long blacks, short blacks, flat