Area Hida City Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history dating back to the Edo period, the city offers a unique blend of t..
Activities Osaka Expo 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th 2025 Past Event Japan has hosted two historical World Expos - Expo 1970 in Osaka and Expo 2005 in Aichi - and will be hosting a third World Expo, with the venue returning
22 Culture Modern Osaka Elena Lisina Many buildings of Northern Osaka look futuristic, such as the Kansai TV and the Umeda Sky Building with its ‘Floating Garden” observation deck.
Area Ube City Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path destination filled with unique attractions. Ube’s internationally renowned outdoor sculpture competition, the UBE Biennale,..
Area Nagasaki City Nagasaki City's status as a trade and tourism hub is testament to its recovery from its tragic past, when an atomic bomb was dropped on the city during WWII. Today, Nagasaki is a bustling..
Area Kagoshima City Kagoshima City is set against the backdrop of Sakurajima, an active volcano and the city's icon in Kagoshima Prefecture. The prefecture's capital city is likened to the Italian city of..
Area Tokushima City Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture and home to Japan's most famous dance festival, Awa Odori. Every August, the Obon Festival is held over three days to honor the ancestors..