Food Kaoru: Hida Beef Yakiniku Japan Travel Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minute..
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable for..
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history spanning..
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dist..
Culture Aichi Awaits: Seven Authentic Experiences Beyond Na... Joanna Ligon Beyond Nagoya lies a treasure trove of cultural, spiritual, and culinary experiences waiting to be discovered. The rest of Aichi..
Shopping Fumotto Night Market 2025 Jul 18th - Aug 31st This summer, Yamanashi is welcoming the Fumotto Night Market, set to run daily from mid-July until the end of August. The event..
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration... Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the climbing..
Culture Spring Green Light Up at Fukuchi Onsen 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th While illuminations are typically a winter tradition in Japan, Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offers a rare and refreshing take w..
