Culture Matsukawa Tarai Race 2026 Early Jul Tarai-bune, also known as "tub boats," are traditional Japanese wooden boats which were traditionally used for fishing. The Matsukawa..
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..
JR Tadami Line Kim Bergström The JR Tadami line is a scenic railway route that runs through the mountainous regions of Fukushima and Niigata prefectures. The..
Transportation Kanazawa Loop Bus Kim Bergström The Kanazawa Loop Bus operates two routes – the left loop and the right loop – and they cover some of the city's major tou..
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2026 Feb 1st - Mar 10th The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Accommodation Fuji Speedway Hotel Kim Bergström Designed as a destination where motorsports meets luxury hospitality, the Hyatt-operated Fuji Speedway Hotel is located on the grounds..
Activities Tsunan Snow Festival 2026 Saturday - Mar 14th Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter..
Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beautiful..