Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 5, 2025 Conde Nast Traveler recently named Naoshima one of the best places to visit in Asia for 2026, and the island's profile is rapidly growing.
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström Mar 6, 2025 The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may come as no surprise, others
Culture Ibaraki Flower Park Kim Bergström Ibaraki Flower Park was opened in 1985, and spans an area of around 30 hectares.
Activities Koga Kubo Park Elizabeth S Koga Kubo Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture celebrates peach blossoms each spring and puts on a breathtaking display of autumn colors.
7 Accommodation Marine Port Hotel Ama Sherilyn Siy Ideally located near Hishiura port, Marine Port Hotel Ama is a great starting point to explore Ama Town.
Culture J-Pop Elena Lisina J-Pop is a huge industry that includes identifying talent, forming bands, producing concert tours, releasing CDs, DVDs and related souvenir goods, and
6 Taliesin Park Livvy Boote In Karuizawa resort in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Taliesin Park is a lovely family day out, with mini-golf, a go-karting track, and a relaxing rose
9 Oyamadairi Park Daniel Vesey Oyamadairi Park is a few minutes' walk from Tamasakai Station in Machida, Tokyo.