Osaka's Streets Go Smoke-free Ahead of Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Feb 4, 2025 Smoke-free urban areas contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for visitors, and Osaka has taken steps..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Late Feb Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
TripAdvisor Names Osaka, Kyoto Top Solo Travel Spots Kim Bergström Jan 13, 2025 Recently, the popular online travel platform TripAdvisor released their compilation of the best destinations for solo travel i..
Setouchi Triennale 2025 Apr 18th - Nov 9th Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renowned..
Culture Discover Japan's Scenic Train Journey with the Hoku... Veronica Carnevale An economical way to explore destinations along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line is the Hokuriku Arch Pass! This pass allows seven consecutive..
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular seasonal..
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2025 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain..
Culture Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale Tiffany Aguilar Tokiwa Park is a family friendly park decorated with natural greenery, award-winning sculptures, an animal protection zoo, an amusement..
