Culture Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2026 Late Jan are numerous fantastic festivals to enjoy during the winter months in Japan... There is no admission fee to enjoy the ice sculptures, but do bring yen
Accommodation Ogino, Fukushima Farm Stay Izumi Kershaw Sipping on green tea we began to chat.... 11th, many farm homestays across Fukushima have been left with little or no
Food Vegan-friendly Takes on Japanese Food Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan and follow a vegan diet, you may be wondering about how to enjoy some of Japan's traditional eats.
Culture Inariyama Festa 2025 Mid Oct Running for over a decade now, the Inariyama Festa at Sayama Inariyama Prefectural Park is an event that remembers the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Culture Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Temple to see wonderful lesser-known sightseeing spots in the Setouchi area of Japan.
Activities Kama-iri-cha Shibamoto Samuel Richards At this tea plantation in Shizuoka in central Japan, the master takes things to a new level by roasting the mature leaf into a variety of tea called Houji-cha
Planning Smoking Regulations in Yokohama Emi Takahata Follow the most up-to-date guide on the new smoking rules in Japan, including designated smoking spots in Yokohama
Accommodation Cliho Shimoakatsuka Shared House Evangeline Neo It is very difficult for foreigners to rent an apartment in Japan, mostly due to language barrier and lack of guarantor.