Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable for..
Food Ushikoi: Lean Meat Yakiniku Specialist Tom Roseveare The Ushikoi yakiniku brand is known as a lean meat (akami) specialist and currently operates across six Tokyo locations.
Tomica Expo in Nagoya 2025 Dec 12th - Dec 21st The Tomica Expo at Nagoya's Fukiage Hall is set to explore all things Tomica cars, and it's packed with fun for both kids..
Activities Fukuoka Mobility Show 2025 Late Dec The multi-day Fukuoka Mobility Show (rebranded from the Fukuoka Motor Show) serves to highlight the future of transportation and..
Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jan 11th If you want to start out the new year in an active way, the Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon takes place in early January – and ..
Izu Oshima Camellia Festival 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar The island of Izu Oshima is known for several things, including pleasant coastal drives, natural hot springs, and camellia flowers...
Activities Akima Plum Grove Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Late Mar One of the best places to enjoy plum blossoms in Gunma is at the Akima Plum Grove – it's regarded as one of the three grea..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..