Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season.
Culture A Visit to Matto Peter Sidell Not far from Kanazawa in central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Matto is a pleasant suburb with a handful of interesting sights.
Culture Hana Haru Festa 2026 Mid - Late Apr The Hana Haru Festival takes place during April in Tokushima Prefecture, and visitors to the two-day event can enjoy pleasant spring weather, representative
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual Momiji Festival.
Activities Swatch Nines Snow 2026 Early - Late Apr In April 2026, Swatch Nines SNOW will make its Asian debut in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture.
Planning Nikko Named One of Six Top Places to Travel in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 16, 2025 Located just a couple of hours north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, this
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug Every summer in mid-August, Tamba Sasayama City in Hyogo Prefecture comes
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white.