Accommodation Westin Miyako Kyoto Mai Shoji This fully renovated hotel escorts guests into one of the most luxurious Kyoto experiences ever. Not only Kyoto locals, but Japanese..
Activities Japan in Summer 2013 - My Coolest Trip Ever Alena Eckelmann Virginia from Spain was amongst the selected applicants for the Japan Travel Photojournalism Internship in summer 2013. She came..
Food Valentine's Chocolate Expo 2026 Jan 21st - Feb 14th Looking for a gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day? The Hankyu Umeda Main Store is hosting a Valentine's Chocolate..
Activities Celebrating Ume - Hanami in Tanabe 2026 Feb 9th - Mar 8th Celebrate spring at Kansai's best ume (Japanese plum) viewing spot at the Kishu Ishigami Tanabe Ume Orchards in the south of..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2026 May 31st - Jun 30th From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..
Nightlife Osaka Light Festival 2025 Apr 9th - Dec 31st The Osaka Light Festival is an annual illumination event that bedecks the city after dark in mesmerizing light displays.
Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2026 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2025 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..