Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Featured said to have descended from the heavens to rule the earthly realm and... Often described as the spiritual center of the region, the shrine sits
Shopping Nintendo Store in Fukuoka to Open in Late 2025 Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 southern Japan will have another reason to celebrate this year, with Nintendo announcing that a new official store in Fukuoka is scheduled to open at the
Culture Sumida Art Festival 2026 Sep 4th - Dec 20th Launching in 2026, the Sumida Art Festival marks a new chapter in Tokyo's cultural calendar as the first comprehensive arts festival organized by a local
Food Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 15, 2025 Hilton Osaka is inviting guests into the world of the Moomins next month with two events, each bringing the beloved characters of Finnish artist Tove Jansson
Culture Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ryan Noble Allow us to introduce the anime horse-racing girls of Japan's Umamusume series.
Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Late Aug During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival.
Culture Enjoy Toba: More Than Just a Seaside Retreat Veronica Carnevale This city—as well as adjacent cities, Ise and Shima—is a part of the Ise Shima region, which is renowned for its breathtaking nature, rich cultural heritage
Planning Nikko Named One of Six Top Places to Travel in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 16, 2025 A recent list reported on by Forbes and compiled by luxury travel network OvationNetwork has named Nikko one of the world's six top destinations to visit