Culture Lantern Festival at Chidorigafuchi 2026 Late Jul There are a myriad of great summer festivals to enjoy in Tokyo, and one of the prettiest has to be the Chidorigafuchi Moat Lantern..
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2027 Mid Jan The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Activities Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Yu Kanazawa The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's..
Culture Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama Featured Experience the art of kintsugi at Utsuwa Omusubi HANARE in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Learn the traditional technique of repairing..
Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a perfect..
Food For Shrimp Lovers: The Ultimate Destination LA Amsden Amai Ebi or Sweet Shrimp is a delicacy caught off the shores of Fukui. Sweet Shrimp gets its name from being slightly sweeter than..
Culture Hakusan Folk Museum Susan May For the past several hundred years, people in the foothills of Mt. Hakusan have lived off the land, deep in the mountains. This..
Transit Guide: Kansai Railway Pass Joanna Ligon The Kansai Railway Pass offers an affordable way to travel across western Japan, from Kyoto’s temples to Wakayama’s seaside. I..