Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström This guide covers six spots worth checking out in the region.
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around 300 years ago as a ritual
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as challenging as it is captivating
Culture Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido Kim Bergström May 2, 2025 TeamLab’s latest permanent exhibition, “Infinite Life Proliferating on the Ruins of a Church – A Whole Year per Year,” opens on May 2nd at the newly reopened
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Feb 15, 2025 It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Planet have recommended Yoshino
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2026 Late May Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color.
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs and some of the country’s
Food Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in ... Ryan Noble To enter the world of premium Japanese eel and wagyu beef at accessible prices, head to Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki in Asakusa, Tokyo. Discover more...