Japan Culture Guide: Mimikaki Featured Japan Culture Guide: Mimikaki. Learn about the hygienic practice of cleaning one’s ears in Japan.
Activities Picchio's Nature Watching Tour Livvy Boote In Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Picchio is an award-winning wildlife research and eco-tour centre, a beautiful retreat from busy city life
Culture Nature Aquarium Exhibition 2021 Sep 17th - Nov 14th 2021 Past Event Nature Aquarium Exhibition 2021 is a unique event which will showcase 11 different tanks that encapsulate different ecosystems.
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Embark on an outdoor adventure and meet one of Japan’s most beloved dog breeds
Culture Taste of Tokyo 2025 Late Oct The Taste of Tokyo event aims to shine a light on eating locally, and it's set to include a variety of food trucks selling dishes using Tokyo-sourced ingredients
Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and also in names.
Accommodation Ushimado Olive Harvest Festival 2025 Late Oct Around 2,000 olive trees are cultivated at the Ushimado Olive Garden, and there is an annual festival held here which has been running for almost 30 years
A Tour with a Difference: Oyama’s Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare Travel is most rewarding when you dive into the local culture
