Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..
Activities Dai Nagoya Winter Illumination 2025 Mid Nov - Late Dec The Dai Nagoya Winter Illumination takes place on the 5th floor Sky Garden of the Dai Nagoya Building. This year's event will..
Activities Toki no Sumika Illumination 2025-2026 Mid Oct - Early Mar The Toki no Sumika Illumination event takes place at the Gotemba Kogen Resort annually, and is now in its 19th year. There are various..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan and leading..
Culture GEORIA: Izu Geopark Museum Samuel Richards Izu Peninsula has a rich and diverse geological history, one pivotal in the creation of Japan's most famous landmark, Mt Fuji...
Food South Cafe Kim Bergström South Cafe in Shimoda is the perfect spot for a lazy lunch after a morning spent at the region's beautiful beaches. The menu..
Shopping CoCoLo Nagaoka Kim Bergström CoCoLo Nagaoka is a convenient shopping spot for locals and travelers alike, as it's connected to Nagaoka Station. The shopping..
