Activities Akan-Mashu National Park Featured Head east and into the snowy peaks and unexplored forests of Akan-Mashu National Park, you cannot help but feel like you are leaving the world you know
Accommodation Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps Tom Roseveare Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an invigorating mix of rejuvenation
12 Culture Konpira-san in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of central Japan's Shizuoka city, Konpira-san is a small hill with a relaxing atmosphere created by the shrines found among its
Culture Tora-san Memorial Museum Sleiman Azizi The Tora-san Memorial Museum in Shibamata, Tokyo, features artefacts and scenes from the famous TV series, 'It's Tough Being a Man' and it's main character
18 Culture Shichi-Go-San Matsuri Elena Lisina Shiogama Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture is a beautiful place to visit any day, especially on special days like the children's day holiday shichi-go-san when
Activities Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis 2026 Late Oct As part of the WTA 500 series, the Toray Pan Pacific Open draws some of the world's top female players to compete on the city's outdoor hard courts.
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of marathon and picnic) or walk along
Culture Urasa Naked Man Festival 2026 Mar 6th - Mar 7th Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals.