Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around..
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 12, 2025 Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a wealth..
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström Jan 6, 2025 According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing international..
Planning Japan Claims Two Spots on Nat Geo's 20 Must-Book Tr... Kim Bergström Dec 30, 2025 According to National Geographic Traveler's latest round-up of must-book adventures for 2026, the experiences gaining the most..
Planning Tokyo a Top Global Spot for Solo Female Travel Kim Bergström Dec 28, 2025 Travel Leisure recently named Tokyo one of the world's 15 best destinations for solo female travelers, recognizing cities where..
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2027 Friday - Jan 8th Held each winter in Iwate's Hachimantai City, the Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage is one of Japan's more unusual cold weather..
Activities Hakone Ekiden 2027 Early Jan Held every year on January 2nd and 3rd, the Hakone Ekiden is one of Japan's most iconic New Year sporting events and a memorable..
Transportation Final Fantasy VII Meets the Tokaido Shinkansen Kim Bergström Dec 17, 2025 Traveling between Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen in early 2026 is set to come with an unexpected bonus for fans of Final..