Planning Why Tsuruoka is Calling to Travelers Kim Bergström Nov 27, 2025 Fodor's spotlights the coastal city ready to welcome visitors
Culture Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Otaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.
Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marathons.
Area Toba Toba city is located in Mie prefecture along the eastern coast, just beyond Mie's Ise Grand Shrine inland. Discover dugongs at the Toba Aquarium, among other rare, giant isopods. Local sights..
Planning Sendai Named a Top Summer Destination by Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Jul 20, 2025 Lonely Planet as one of Asia’s top summer destinations, this lesser-known city... Nicknamed the City of Trees, Sendai offers a refreshing blend of nature
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 8th Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most unique cherry blossom festivals
10 Culture Akita Dog Visitor Center Dermot Killoran A small, snow covered city in the North of Japan, its people are stoic... Discover the charm of Odate, the birthplace of Akita inu (inu is the Japanese