8 The Charm of Nagasaki Ellery Smith Since I came to Nagasaki on business, I could not cover all the events... Not getting enough Nagasaki, I plan to go back there again.
Activities 5 Festive Season Activities in Tokyo Kim Bergström Whilst not an official holiday, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy this time of year.
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for those who prefer them.
10 Culture Three Old Schoolhouses Re-purposed Cathy Cawood At Sandai Kosha Fureai no Sato, three old schoolhouses surrounded by cherry trees have put to good use as a museum, cafe, restaurant and lodging house.
Planning Sleep Travel in Japan Kim Bergström If you're not a fan of the idea of public onsen (where you have to... Capsule Hotels Whilst they're probably not a top pick for the claustrophobic
15 Activities Tohoku's Massive Unknown Cave Justin Velgus Abukuma-do Cave is one of the biggest tourist caves in Japan, yet it remains relatively unknown by non-Japanese.
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than what you may be used to back
Activities Tokyo Outside Festival 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th The Tokyo Outside Festival has been an annual event for several years now, and is a true celebration of the great outdoors.