Culture Nogata Summer Festival 2026 Late Jul The Nogata Summer Festival in Fukuoka is a multi-faceted event, with a variety of stage performances, a traditional float display, and an impressive fireworks
5 of Chugoku's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström of five prefectures - Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi - and there are a myriad of gorgeous cherry blossom destinations to enjoy in
Culture Kameyama Shachu Memorial Museum Guillaume Doré The museum focus on Sakamoto Ryoma, who is the founder of the company and a key character in the bakumatsu period.
Beauty & Spa Nagayu Onsen’s Carbonated Baths Tristan Scholze The village of Nagayu in Oita, Japan, has naturally carbonated riverside hot springs for bathing and easy access to Aso-Kuju National Park.
Activities Nishi-Awa, Tokushima Ciara Blount Combined with a preserved look into the past with historical buildings and plenty of outdoor activities, Nishi-Awa is a treasure trove of adventure.
Food Ashitaba Everything Elizabeth S Ashitaba, a relative of the carrot, is widely grown in the southern part of the Kanto region and the Izu Islands.
Culture Chiyoda City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Chiyoda City Ward is home to some of the nation's most refined and high-end museums and galleries.