Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as Nankinmachi.
Transportation Japan Scores Highly on 2023 Best Airports List Kim Bergström Dec 21, 2023 AirHelp recently released results from their annual comprehensive AirHelp Score, which rates airports around the world on several key factors.
Culture Mino Festival 2026 Apr 11th - Apr 12th The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flower mikoshi (portable shrines
Culture Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026 Early Nov If you have an interest in what happens behind the scenes of liquor making, head to the Tsunuki Distillery Festival.
Activities Welcome to Nagatoro Rey Waters Boat rides along the Arakawa River, walks through Tsukinoishi Momiji Park, and hiking Mt. Hodosan.
Shopping SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 A new spot for Snoopy fans has just opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe from June 26th.
Culture Mihama American Village Illumination 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Mar The venue hosts an annual illumination event at the tail end of the year, which brings twinkling lights aplenty to the area.