Transportation Regulations Ease on E-scooters During Test Period Caleb Cello E-scooter riders won't need helmets during the test period.
Culture Shimonoseki Fugu Festival 2026 Wednesday - Feb 11th Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture is often regarded as Japan's fugu (pufferfish) capital, and an annual festival at the Nanfu..
Activities 5 Must-visit Places in Downtown Shimonoseki Kim Bergström Shimonoseki is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and sits right on the southwestern tip of Honshu. The city has some historical..
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..
Activities 3 of Niigata's Top Hydrangea Spots Kim Bergström Whilst Niigata may be best known for snowy winters, there is plenty to enjoy during other seasons of the year. In particular, the..
Accommodation Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel Kim Bergström May 15, 2021 Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel has managed to combine all the fun of a glamping experience with the connectivity needed for work.
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Kim Bergström The Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima lays claim to being Japan's largest rose garden, with an impressive 50,000 roses covering..
Activities Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026 Mid Apr - Late Jun This year, Metsa have two umbrella skies. The summer event is a free event. However, this year, there is a spring version too but..