Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Despite the heat, this is one of the most energetic times to explore Japan—if... Stay Cool While in Transit Most public transport is air-conditioned, but
Culture A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara Featured For Satoshi, the 12-yearly cycle of Rabbit years also corresponds to major events in his life, and on a trip to Nara he learns from the nature spirits
Food Seize the Day Pema Yangchen seemingly suspended in time and hidden away from tourists and therefore not... would probably be the peaceful restaurant Awajishima Onion Kitchen, which is
Activities Santa Maria Cruise Vidi Amelia This ship is named Santa Maria and cruises through Osaka Bay, starting from Tempozan Harbour Village.
Activities Kurokawa Onsen Yu Akari Illumination 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Mar The Yu Akari Illumination at Kumamoto's Kurokawa Onsen is now in its tenth year, and it sees hundreds of locally-crafted bamboo lanterns decorating the
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2026 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the completion of freshly brewed
Culture Awaji Island, Japan: A Hidden Gem in the Seto Inlan... Veronica Carnevale Awaji Island, Awajishima in Japanese, is a mild-weathered destination located in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku.