Activities Sakura-lined Waterways in Tokyo Kim Bergström From famous locations like Meguro River to quieter stretches of the Zenpukuji River, these seven waterways showcase Tokyo’s ch..
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2027 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the co..
Culture Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmon... Veronica Carnevale Located in Ozu City along the Hiji River, Garyu Sanso is a breathtaking villa that whisks you away to early twentieth-century Japan...
Activities Mentai Park Tokoname Kim Bergström Mentai Park Tokoname is a unique theme park dedicated to mentaiko, a flavorful Japanese delicacy made from marinated pollock roe...
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2027 Mid Jan The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukawa's..
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström Mar 6, 2025 The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may come..
Activities Railway Cycling: A Thrilling Outdoor Adventure Japan Travel Rail Mountain Bike Gattan-go is an exciting experience in the Kamioka area that seats adventure seekers on side-by-side mountain..
Activities Lookout Points in Hida and Takayama Japan Travel Recognized as both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of supreme Japanese efficiency with its train network, Hida offers..