The Koma Segment of the Olympic Torch Relay Sherilyn Siy The Olympic Torch Relay served to announce the Olympic Games and spread a message of peace and friendship, solidarity and respect.
Japan's Most Welcoming City Kim Bergström Feb 1, 2024 Booking.com recently released their Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2024, and Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture made the cut.
Culture Higashimurayama City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Higashimurayama City is home to plenty of history and landmarks.
Manga Trains Return to Ishinomaki Justin Velgus May 29, 2015 After 4 years of repair work following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Senseki Line and Senseki-Tohoku Line, along with the much beloved "manga
Activities Tone River Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Sep Running for over three decades, the Tone River Fireworks Festival is a 90 minute extravaganza of light and sound in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Transportation Japan's Best Train Trips Kim Bergström Oct 9, 2023 One of those topics is the Best Train Trips in the World, and the 2023 list saw two Japan-based train routes featured.
Culture Iwate Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow Festivals.