Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate..
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri I had the chance to meet legendary designer Shoji Kawamori, producer of the "Live Earth Journey" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2025..
Gui's Burger Makes World's Top 25 Burgers List Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Gui's Burger has just been named one of the World's Best Burgers 2025, ranking 17th on the global list. Out of the 25 restaurants..
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at..
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2025 If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entra..
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Early Aug If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shrine...
Planning Osaka Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel List Kim Bergström Nov 12, 2024 Released on an annual basis, the Lonely Planet Best in Travel list highlights the top countries, cities, and regions to visit for..
Food Bar-Hopping & Seafood in Akashi City Sandra Isaka The city of Akashi remains largely undiscovered by international tourists. It is, however, a popular destination among Japanese..