Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..
Shopping SEGA STORE TOKYO Opening on July 18th Kim Bergström Jul 5, 2025 Some big news has been confirmed for gaming fans: SEGA’s very first official flagship store in Japan, branded as SEGA STORE TO..
Culture Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Tour Japan 2026 Jan 21st - Jan 29th Get ready, Little Monsters! Lady Gaga is heading back to Japan with her new tour, The Mayhem Ball. The global icon will hit two..
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Culture Fuji Rock Week 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you can't make it to the mountains of Niigata this summer for the Fuji Rock Festival, this might just be the next best thing...
Culture Fuelfest Japan 2026 Mid Aug Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as Fuelfest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain..
Planning Shirakawa-go Named on World's Top Small Towns List Kim Bergström Jun 3, 2025 Leading travel publication Travel & Leisure recently published their list of the 20 Most Beautiful Small Towns to Visit Around the..
Culture Sanuki Manno Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Jul From early June through early July, visitors can stroll through Shikoku’s largest hydrangea display at Sanuki Manno Park, with..