Food Takoya Confectionary Shop Justin Velgus Zensho Mochi is a smaller, cute-sized mochi made to cheer on and celebrate... The chewy, almost fluffy, rice cake is composed of red and white layers—symbolic
Culture Hokkaido Fair at Yoyogi 2026 Early Oct of popular dishes like jingisukan (Genghis Khan lamb barbecue), soup curry
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell The proprietress was delightfully friendly and cheery, despite her lack
Poppy Season at Kokaigawa Fureai Park Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Ibaraki's Kokaigawa Fureai Park comes alive with the color of around two million poppies in bloom.
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd If you’re in it for the show, spectators are encouraged to watch and cheer
Finding Culinary Treasures Along the Maze River Featured a multi-course meal might feature steamed amago and rice wrapped in a cherry... leaf, covered in thick clear sauce, and garnished with a sakura blossom
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1 Takako Sakamoto heard in the snow country Fukui, I visited Ajimano-en Park to see plum blossoms... However, to my dismay when I arrived, I found no plum blossoms blooming
Activities Tama Center Illumination 2026-2027 Mid Nov - Mid Jan Approximately 400,000 sparkling lights are on display for visitors to enjoy, adding a hearty dose of festive cheer to the winter season.