Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2026 Friday - Apr 3rd Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during the..
Activities Mont Deus Snow Park Kim Bergström Mont Deus Ski Park in Takayama is a family-friendly ski destination offering wide, beginner-friendly slopes with excellent vis..
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed..
Food Fukuzenji Soba Japan Travel The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida Nagareha..
Culture Fox Wedding Festival 2025 Sunday - Sep 28th The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Saturd..
Planning Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do Kim Bergström Sitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and variety..
Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2025 Sunday - Apr 6th Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successful..
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates... Kim Bergström Mar 19, 2025 Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME maga..