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 Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2025-2026 Early Dec - Early Jan The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early December..
Activities Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair 2025... Mid Dec - Mid Jan From mid-December until mid-January, Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park is hosting its annual Warm and Cozy Winter Fair. This ..
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Aore..
