20 Culture Early Autumn in Miyagi Elena Lisina In October, in Miyagi Prefecture, you can see the signs of autumn, admire the autumn flowers and get acquainted with the tradi..
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
19 Activities Summer Japan Elena Lisina Summer in Japan may be hot & humid but it is also the best time to visit for its amazing festivals, fireworks and of course, Mt...
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities..
23 Culture Rice As National Treasure Elena Lisina Rice is an integral part of Japanese history, heritage and culture. Cultivated for centuries, rice is used for not only food but..
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Kasugayama,..
Food Harry Potter Cafe Pop-ups in Tokyo and Nagoya Kim Bergström Jul 18, 2021 Muggles rejoice! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, two Harry Potter..
Accommodation Forza Hotel, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Forza Hotel is an elegant, comfortable but reasonably priced hotel, well located..
