Accommodation Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps Tom Roseveare Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an invigorating..
Food Misokatsu Yabaton Amanda Ho One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce). There are many shops in Nagoya, and one o..
Area Hamamatsu Hamamatsu is Shizuoka prefecture’s largest city and has a number of tourist spots that make it an attractive destination for travellers. In the city, the Act City Tower, Hamamatsu’s only skyscraper,..
8 Activities Okazaki Castle Winter Illumination Amanda Ho Okazaki castle is the symbol of Okazaki city in Aichi prefecture. Every year, Okazaki park, and the castle, is decorated with ..
Transportation New Smart Travel IC Card Featured The Central Japan Travel Card can save time and the hassle of purchasing individual train tickets for each journey and can also..
Culture Niigata Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug As with many summer festivals, the highlight of the Niigata Festival is the fireworks in the evening over the river. On Friday..
Culture Shimada Obi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Shimada, Shizuoka is home to one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, the Obi Festival, which takes place only once every..
Activities Yudanaka Shibu Onsen Elena Lisina Yudanaka Shibu Onsen is a historic town famous for its hot spring water. It's a good place for short vacation.