Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Apr Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric..
10 Food Rouge Blanc Bakery Kim Bergström Rouge Blanc is a bakery and cafe in the heart of Minami Uonuma, otherwise known as Japan's snow country. There are a range of..
8 Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the..
Food Shimizu Fish Market Luca De Pasquale Freshest seafood in the Shizuoka prefecture. Great views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Only 30 minutes by train from Shizuoka.
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Featured Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the Environment...
Culture “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..
13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting,..
8 Activities Zenibuchi Park Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma's Zenibuchi Park is a pleasant spot to visit no matter the season, but is particularly renowned for their cherry..