Culture Matsue's Kounkaku Kim Bergström Matsue's Kounkaku was built to entertain the Emperor of Japan in the early 1900s. Since then, it's been a venue for events..
Accommodation Mombetsu Central Hotel Kim Bergström The Mombetsu Central Hotel (sometimes written as Monbetsu) is conveniently located in the heart of the city area. The simple, clean..
Culture The Star Festival 2026 Mid May The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors to camp..
Culture What's Niigata Sign Kim Bergström The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved..
9 Culture Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden Takako Sakamoto Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..
Activities 5 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Bergström Monbetsu in Hokkaido is a true winter wonderland in the colder months, and there are plenty of unique ways to connect with the region...
Area Nishi-Ogikubo Sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji is the atmospheric town of Nishi-Ogikubo which, until recently, has been criminally overlooked as a major player in maintaining the Chuo Line’s fashionable..
8 Accommodation Japanese Green Tea Farmstay Samuel Richards Whether it be a Farmstay-like accommodation, or a day trip to try Green Tea picking yourself, Nukumori-en Yururi in Shizuoka Prefecture..