Culture Hachiko Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his
Activities Six Days in Tohoku Ignatius Koh Not much is known about Tohoku to the average traveller; perhaps only the memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the region remains
Culture Awa Odori in Tokushima 2026 Aug 11th - Aug 15th This Awa Odori is an amazing festival rich of culture and history, but the celebration doesn't end when the festival closes.
Culture Country Festa in Moegi Village 2026 Late Oct The annual Country Festa in Moegi Village event has been running for 20 years now, and it includes over 60 market stalls selling a wide variety of items
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2026 Late May - Early Jun The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.
Culture Rabbit Shrines & Temples in Japan Kim Bergström 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and if you're looking for a way to celebrate that in Japan, why not visit one of the shrines or temples across the country
Activities 10 Photogenic Destinations in Shinagawa Kim Bergström Shinagawa in Tokyo is packed full of photogenic destinations to delight any traveler. This guide covers 10 spots worth discovering!