Culture Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan.
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto Daigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves.
Culture The Frog Shrine of Tosa Chiara Terzuolo This little shrine in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture is a real hidden gem.... Don't be taken in by the standard facade and stone torii as the secret
Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 2/3 Laurier Tiernan Delightful journeys to be had by train in Japan... and some of the most fantastic attractions that one might partake in/around them.
Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2025-2026 Dec 1st - Mar 31st It is said that in many moons ago in China, women were not allowed out of the house at night, except on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, creating
Activities Aso-Kuju National Park Featured The Aso-Kuju National Park in Kyushu and the magnificent bowl-shaped caldera of Mount Aso is a spectacular sight to behold.
Food Cafe Niceness Kim Bergström Cafe Niceness is located in Nago, Okinawa, and serves a completely vegan menu which is also free of chemical seasonings and additives, genetically modified
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Thursday - Feb 12th The tradition continues in Nara's Shimoichi Town on February 12th annually.