Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2026 Late Jul For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual and group competitions
Culture Achi Shrine's Zodiac Sanctum Arlene Bastion No better place to rest in Kurashiki than in quiet Achi Shrine, made interesting with a Zodiac sanctum, a smaller sub-shrine containing a unique Chinese
Culture Hamura City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Hamura City is a small municipality in western Tokyo and is home to several historical landmarks.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Nippon Budokan Elena Lisina The Nippon Budokan, located in the center of Tokyo, is surrounded by such places of interest as the Imperial Residence, Imperial Palace East Gardens and
Activities Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel Todd Fong For families looking for an accessible location to stay when visiting Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel represents a step-up in modern
Culture Iwamizawa Hyakumochi Festival 2026 Mid Sep Each autumn, Iwamizawa in Hokkaido comes alive with the Hyakumochi Festival, the city's largest event dedicated to mochi.
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Combining nature appreciation with spiritual experiences on your holiday is emerging as a post-Corona trend.
Culture The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine Alena Eckelmann A shrine in the forest of Iwate has more to offer than the usual shrine buildings and torii gates.