Dontsuku Festival 2026 Early Oct The fertility-focused Dontsuku Festival sees a giant wooden phallus placed on a mikoshi (portable shrine) and paraded around Inatori Onsen, with the goal
6 Culture Meet Wakatama-kun Alena Eckelmann He is Wakura’s onsen egg mascot who likes to hang around and entertain kids and adults.
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Kotatsu heaters In modern homes, irori have been replaced by the kotatsu... The main element of the kotatsu is the built-in heater, and the blanket
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at the Yunoyama Onsen Ropeway
Activities Japan's Best Winter Adventures for 2026 Kim Bergström meet reality on perfectly groomed runs, while off the slopes, natural onsens... In northern Tohoku, Zao Onsen is famous for its "snow monsters,"
6 Activities Snowboarding on Mount Yotei Dustin Jurgens multiple snow resorts, tons of back country opportunities, beautiful onsens... After finishing the hike, one of the best onsen views in Japan along with
Transportation Two Stars 4047 Guillaume Doré The Two Stars 4047 is a scenic train that run between Takeo onsen and Nagasaki. Enjoy the slower travel while riding a beautiful train.
Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of Japan away from the modern