Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2025-2026 Dec 1st - Mar 31st It is said that in many moons ago in China, women were not allowed out of the house at night, except on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, creating
Planning Japan 3rd on World's Best Food Countries Kim Bergström Oct 9, 2025 Japan's standing as a top destination for gastronomy fans has been reaffirmed, receiving honors as the world's third best country for food in Condé Nast
Planning Sendai Named a Top Summer Destination by Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Jul 20, 2025 Recently highlighted by the travel gurus at Lonely Planet as one of Asia’s top summer destinations, Sendai offers an authentic Japanese experience without
Food Ajidokoro Furukawa Japan Travel Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square and its surrounding cultural
Activities Mount Fuji Viewing Spots Around Shizuoka City Kim Bergström Mount Fuji Day is celebrated on February 23rd, and although it's not a national holiday, it still presents a wonderful chance to appreciate the mountain
Food Kongari Panyasan Mandy Bartok the stock is sold out, the shop closes, no matter the hour.... Table rolls and sesame rolls emerge from the oven around 7:00 am, while
Activities Nishi Izu Skyline Sherilyn Siy The Nishi Izu Skyline, dubbed the best cycle road in Izu, is an advanced cycling route that has become accessible to novice cyclists, thanks to e-bikes
Activities Uzushio Rest Area Junik Bae Uzushio Rest Area in Awaji-shima is a great place to view the famous Naruto whirlpools and to savour the famous Awaji burgers.