Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August at Meriken Park.
Activities Unique Eco-Tourism Experience at Tottori Sand Dunes Christopher Lawson Visitors to the Tottori Sand Dunes can support hands-on conservation efforts in a UNESCO Global Geopark by participating in summer weeding sessions aimed
Food Kocha Romankan Shimano Lynda Hogan The servers wear old style British tea lady outfits complete with a white laced apron and head piece.
Culture Immortal Shikoku Henro Arlene Bastion The Shikoku Henro continues to pull pilgrims in with its appealing message of universal peace, long lasting history and tradition.
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 Kasama Craft Hills Ignatius Koh Kasama Craft Hills in the Ibaraki prefecture is where people head to for all things pottery.
17 Culture Magome Post Town Elena Lisina Magome is one of the three preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route of the Edo Period.
Food A Taste of Edo: Shinbashi Tamakiya Featured Exploring the 242-year legacy of Tokyo's renowned purveyor of tsukudani (preserved seafood)