7 Activities Exploring Kanagawa’s Jogashima Island Steve Morton Come and visit Jogashima Island at the southern tip of Kanagawa Prefecture where you can enjoy some fine views of Sagami bay along..
Activities Japan Open 2026 Late Sep Originally founded in 1915 under the name of the Japan International Championships, the Japan Open is a men's ATP 500 tennis..
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Various..
Culture Demon Slayer Boulder (Suzuiwa) Rishab B. The Shohachiman Shrine (荘八幡神社) in Kitakyushu is a quiet and small shrine but is a familar sight for fans of the famous an..
Activities The Magical Ioki Cave Chiara Terzuolo Blink and you might miss the entrance to this little gem just one train stop away from the retro samurai town of Aki, in Kochi Prefecture...
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Late Aug Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..
Food Okinawa Tea Tasting Bonson Lam Go back in time, somewhere in Asia, with a bukubuku tea-making class and tasting experience. After that, browse the handmade pottery..