Culture Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Activities One Day in Nachi-Katsuura Alena Eckelmann In Kii-Katsuura Town in the south of the Kii-Peninsula there is a tuna auction rivaling Tsukiji and a bay cruise rivaling Matsushima...
Activities Zuihoji Park Kim Bergström One of Hyogo Prefecture's best places to enjoy autumn is Zuihoji Park. Located in the Arima Onsen area which is known as one..
Culture The Japanese Fan Elena Lisina Fans are an integral part of the traditional Japanese costume - a functional and at the same time beautiful accessory. The Japanese..
Food Donburi Grand Prix 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.
Activities Poppy Season at Awaji Hanasajiki Kim Bergström From the mid-April to mid-May timeframe, Awaji Hanasajiki Prefectural Park in Hyogo is filled with thousands of Icelandic poppies..
Activities Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Late Apr Nara's Mount Yoshino is often regarded as one of the country's top sakura spots. An annual festival and illumination event..