Culture Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Justin Randall Kitami, known for its relatively warm summers and sunny skies, occupies... Perfect for agriculture, the city began producing mint in 1896, quickly
Hokkaido Named on Best of Travel 2024 List Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2023 From its vibrant foodie scene and world-class winter destinations to its... it was recently named on Lonely Planet's Best of Travel 2024 list in
Planning When to Go to Sapporo Tom Roseveare in the winter too, with its excellent transport links making it a natural... The city is home to its own ski resorts — perfect for those arriving to
Culture Glasses Festival 2026 Mid Sep Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as Japan’s eyeglass capital, and the city is hosting their annual Glasses Festival in September.
Culture Masters of Swedish Painting 2026 Jan 27th - Apr 12th The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is set to mark its 100th anniversary with a landmark exhibition based around Masters of Swedish Painting.
Activities Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls Malcome Larcens Mt Megami is a medium size mountain in Nishiwaga, Iwate. The view from the top is average but the waterfalls around it make it a great hike.
Culture View Mt Fuji from Fujisan Express Victoria Vlisides Take a ride on the Fujisan Express and enjoy the view of Mount Fuji from this unique train experience in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Culture Toshima City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Gritty Toshima City Ward is home to not only shopping and entertainment but also some fascinating temple and shrines.