Culture ‘Sel De La Vie’: Experience the Essence of Ako Tom Fay The French proverb ‘sel de la vie’ (literally meaning ‘the salt of life’) perfectly sums up the essence of Ako, a famous salt-..
Accommodation Ichijo Ryokan Opens in Hyogo Kim Bergström Sep 26, 2021 Newly opened on September 22nd, Ichijo is a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) located in the fishing town of Kasumi in ..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2026 Jul 18th - Aug 2nd During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Culture Farm to Table in Ako Tom Fay One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which..
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities..
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid - Late Oct Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at the..
Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2027 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..