Culture Akino Fuku Art Museum, Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the Tenryu area north of Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Akino Fuku Museum is a charming art museum, hous..
Shopping Things to do in Irago and Tahara Michael Williams Whilst Irago feels remote, with its closeness to the sea, there are a lot of unique experiences to try in the surrounding area.
Food Taverna Vicini at Daigenta Canyon Rufus Starbuck Daigenta Canyon sits just outside Yuzawa. There is a lake out there that sits under Mount Daigenta, a camping area, an outdoor center..
Activities Shimoda - Mt. Nesugata David Hallman Get an better view of Shimoda, absorb a Power Spot, and explore beautiful gardens
Culture Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 Early May A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Culture Princess Road Procession 2026 Saturday - Mar 28th This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-era princess..
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2026 Sunday - Mar 1st There are lots of naked people running wild in the streets of the sleepy township of Konomiya, just west of Nagoya City. Streakers,..
Culture Shizuoka Anko Festival 2026 Feb 20th - Feb 23rd Japan's beloved sweet red bean paste, known as anko, is taking center stage in Shizuoka this February with the debut of the..