Activities Joseki Historical Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström A secret sakura spot in Ibaraki Prefecture
Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Akita, one of Japan’s northernmost prefectures, is a massive region known... In this prefecture forged by the elements, food has a unique meaning that
Culture Ohara Festival 2026 Nov 2nd - Nov 3rd Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole lot more.
Culture Nara-Yamato Pilgrimage Guillaume Doré There are many famous temples in Nara prefecture, but the most visited are located in the city of Nara, in the north of the prefecture.
Accommodation Top 10 Traditional Stays in Rural Japan Veronica Carnevale Our first stop is Farm Guesthouse Agriturismo Omori in Tono, Iwate Prefecture... no Ie Farmhouse Gonbo no Ie Farmhouse in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture
Culture 18 Sites on 'Japan Heritage' List Claire Rieuneau Apr 27, 2015 This first selection was made following 83 applications made by 40 prefectures... and so far, more than half of the 47 prefectures are represented in this
Culture Oita Godo Tanabata 2026 Early Aug the Oita Tanabata Festival - one of the largest summer festivals in the prefecture... Approximately 6000 shots are planned every year, lighting up the night sky of the prefecture