Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2025 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Planning Two More Sakura Drinks Hit Starbucks Japan Kim Mar 1, 2024 Hot on the heels of Starbucks releasing two sakura-themed drinks in mid-February, they've got a new round of seasonal beverages..
Culture Samukawa Curry Festival 2025 Late Feb The Samukawa Curry Festival celebrates not just Japanese curry, but curries from other parts of the world including Thailand and..
Area Kutchan Kutchan is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, in Japan's northern Hokkaido. Kutchan lies slightly to the north of the Mount Yōtei, and is about 50 km west of Sapporo.
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserved structures..
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Ursula Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansai..
Culture Taura Plum Grove Festival 2025 Early Feb - Early Mar Plum blossoms signal spring's impending arrival in Japan, and one great place to enjoy them in Kanagawa Prefecture is at the..
Culture Nature, Art, and Culture Along an Ancient Route Veronica Carnevale Buri Kaido is a route that once connected Toyama, Hida, Takayama, and present day Matsumoto for the purpose of transporting buri,..