Area Otaru Otaru is a beautiful little port town just one hour northwest of Sapporo. Overlooking Ishikari Bay, this port town is well known for its seafood culture, traditional canal area, glassworks,..
Transportation Hakone Access Caroline Hill Regular trains on the Odakyu line take two hours and cost ¥1,220.... If you have a JR pass and you want to make the most of it then you can
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various ways, covering both sweet and savory
Planning “Human Washing Machine” Debuts at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström Apr 5, 2025 Visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka will be able to experience one of the most talked-about attractions in the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion: the “Future Human Washing
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Toyama Through the Po... Sandra Isaka Compiled by the renowned poet, Otomo-no-Yakamochi, the breathtaking landscapes... guardian lion-dog statues and boasts a haiku monument to the renowned poet
Planning Japan on Safest Travel List for 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 17, 2025 about avoiding danger, but is about peace of mind, the freedom to get lost... and surveys thousands of travelers about where they have been in the past
Culture Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026 Early - Late Nov collaboration with the nearby JAXA Tanegashima Space Center, one of Japan's most... Past highlights have included dramatic light sculptures, sound-and-space
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug preserve its rich cultural traditions, with the Shiraishi Dance being its most... traditional Bon dance is said to have begun as a memorial for those who lost