Culture Shingen-ko Festival in Kofu City 2026 Apr 3rd - Apr 5th Shingen-ko is the biggest samurai festival in Japan. The festival takes place in spring and the highlight is a procession through..
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
Activities Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri Kim Bergström The Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri is an annual festival dedicated to all things hydrangeas. The event boasts over 5000 of these beautiful..
Planning Why Would You Want To Visit Japan? Richard Parsons My inspiration for travelling to Japan. How can you select an itinerary from so many options?
Transportation The JR Yamanote Line Experience Lindo Korchi If you've ever considered taking the JR Yamanote Line during rush hour in Tokyo, then read this first.
6 Activities Takuhi-gama Workshop Sherilyn Siy Not many people travel to the Oki Islands, but if you happen to find yourself in this beautifully rustic and remote place, you..
Culture Mimoroyaki Workshop Kim Bergström The Mimoroyaki Ceramic Workshop is located on the grounds of Okuni Shrine in Mori, Shizuoka. Each piece made here is glazed with..
Food Michi Kusa Bakery Sleiman Azizi Michi Kusa is a local bakery in suburban Yashio in Japan's Saitama prefecture, a short train ride from Tokyo. It features pleasantly..