Area Kobe Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. Its long history as a port city, concentration of multi-national companies, and reputation as a cosmopolitan city make..
Nightlife Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival 2026 Early May Live Jazz music at it's very best. A must for all Jazz-lovers.
Activities Shirahama Beach Ash Shirahama Beach boasts white sand imported from Australia and a pleasant blue expanse of water perfect for swimming in.
Culture Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 5th Each spring, Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo offers visitors a chance to experience Kyoto's cherry blossoms after dark, combining..
Culture Sakura Afternoon Tea at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO 2026 Mar 16th - Apr 28th HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is welcoming spring with a limited-time Sakura Afternoon Tea, available from March 16th to April 28th, 2026...
Culture Osaka Aquarium Kaitlynn Scannell Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. The aquarium is a must see with an 8 story "Ring ..
Culture Otsu Festival 2026 Mid Oct Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October and features thirteen ornate floats with ingenious mechanical puppets.
Food Nishiki by the Katsura River Yu Nakao Nishiki is a fine restaurant on the Katsura River in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It is a fine place to enjoy Kawadoko Ryori in..