Culture Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Not only does the hotel face the Otaru Canal, but it also offers canal-view... and wealthy part of Otaru’s herring fishing industry and thus, spared no
Transportation Road Trip to Kimino Alena Eckelmann at least to the Japanese, like Arida, Kainan and Katsuragi, and it is not... train station, no supermarket, nothing fancy at all.
Activities Shimanto River Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 9 - The longest undammed river in Japan, is not only a symbol of environmentalism, but a source of adventure and promise.
Planning Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan Japan Travel Nothing ruins a trip more than getting sick and not being able to treat... The information shared in this guide does not constitute legal advice and
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Mid May Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which has now expanded into
Culture Kita-Kurihama Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar Running for over a quarter of a century now, the Kita-Kurihama Cherry Blossom Festival is a fun, family-friendly event which includes a variety of activities
Culture Hina Festival of Inatori Onsen 2026 Jan 20th - Mar 31st From January 20th to March 31st, the tiny seaside town of Inatori, in the Izu Peninsula, hosts its annual 'Hina-no-tsurushikazari Matsuri', a lovely festival
Activities AI Concierge Robot Debuts at Osaka Expo Kim Bergström Apr 15, 2025 It’s not just about giving directions—visitors can chat with the robot,... One standout feature is its non-contact biometric analysis system.