12 Activities Kamakura Camera - Summer by the Sea Peter Oxley After a hiatus of nearly three years due to restrictions dictated by Covid, the city's beach cafes and taverns are open once..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2026 Late Jul For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2025-2026 Apr 25th - Mar 8th Known for its pristine natural landscapes and longstanding traditions, Niigata's Sado Island is no slouch on the art scene,..
Activities Nippara Limestone Caves Kim Bergström Located in the Okutama region of Tokyo, the Nippara Limestone Caves hold the title of being the largest cave structure in the Kanto..
Transportation Green Cars on the Shinkansen Kim Bergström The green car on shinkansen is a little more expensive than the standard cars, but they offer more spacious seats, more legroom,..
Activities The Beaches of Ojika Island Victoria Simkovic Escape the crowds of beach goers and find your oasis on Ojika Island.
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2026 Early Jul On the 7th of July, Tanabata Festival is held all across Japan. People write wishes on colored paper strips and use them to decorate..