Culture Kabukicho Bon Odori 2025 Mid Aug Bon Odori festivals are one of the trademark events of summer in Japan, and the Kabukicho Bon Odori is an easily accessible event held in close proximity
8 Food Green-8: Cafe in a Green Tea Field Samuel Richards In the countryside of Shizuoka in central Japan, Green-8 is a cafe run by local young tea farmers, supporting the local industry and serving the freshest
7 Accommodation Arima Hot Spring Lily Arima hot spring in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the top three oldest hot springs in Japan.
Culture Exit 8: The Horror Game That Inspired a Movie Ryan Noble Discover Exit 8, the eerie horror game that inspired a feature film. Explore its gameplay, movie release, and upcoming sequel: Platform 8.
Activities Heiwajima Boat Races Sophia Qin Spice up your time in Tokyo with a day at the races… the boat races, that is.
Beauty & Spa Yunotsu Hot Spring Tristan Scholze Yunotsu Hot Spring is small port town with historic bathhouses, fine inns, classy cafes, and World Heritage Site status in Shimane, Japan.
Beauty & Spa Toba Hot Springs Cathy Cawood Enjoy panaramic views of the ocean at Ise-shima from the outdoor hot springs of Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura
8 Culture Matsushima Bon Festival Roger Smith The Umi no Bon Festival is Matsushima's version of the summer time custom to remember ancestors and unite the community.