Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao, are rebuilding.
Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann Okinawa), and Myoko-Togakushi-Renzan (Niigata, Nagano Prefectures) in 2015... There are currently (Jan 2021) 65 “certified forests” in all parts of Japan
Activities Luxury Food and Art Experiences in Tokyo Veronica Carnevale presently under renovation, it was partially reopened on November 3, 2023... and plans to fully reopen in 2026.
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 Late Mar This special after-dark event was first introduced in 2023, and has quickly
Accommodation Make a Break for Shizuoka Kim Bergström Mar 3, 2023 If you've got plans to visit Shizuoka up until March 18th 2023, there are some great discounts happening via Explore Shizuoka and JAPANiCAN's "Make a Break
Accommodation Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach Kim Bergström The Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach is set to open on July 23rd, 2022.
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2025 Tuesday - Oct 14th the Twilight Express (a locomotive train which discontinued service in 2015
