Activities 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Tochigi Kim Bergström Located north of Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture is filled with spectacular nature and fascinating cultural sites. It's also a great..
Activities Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid - Late Nov The Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event in the town of Obara, and it typically runs from mid-November through..
Culture The Other Mojiko Arlene Bastion The retro side of Mojiko is not its only face, for just around the corner one can enjoy Mojiko's other charms, such as a park,..
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Introducing some unique and interesting Japanese museums located in different parts of the country.
Food Soranoiro Nippon at Tokyo Station Kim Bergström Soranoiro Nippon is one of the restaurants located at Tokyo Ramen Street (Tokyo Station). The restaurant serves up a variety of..
Culture Setagaya Bread Festival 2026 Early Nov The Setagaya Bread Festival has been running for over a decade, and the two-day carb extravaganza will feature delicious eats from..
Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great. So, how about picking some kaki and eating..
Culture Miyagi Museum of Art Peter Sidell In Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, the Miyagi Museum of Art is what it sounds like, an impressive museum that's..