Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales, and long-running local businesses
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Culture Fūrin, the Symbol of Japanese Summer Alessio Pompeo The first fūrin, originating from China, were made of bronze or other metals
Food Regional Cuisine - Gifu Sleiman Azizi Gifu prefecture is known for its Hida beef, one of the nation's more famous beef brands.
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Feb 5th - Apr 5th One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in homes across the city
Beauty & Spa Genuine Hospitality at Hijiori Onsen Peter Bungate The nostalgic charisma of 1,200 years of Japanese hospitality in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture at Hijiori Onsen
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Featured Touring sky parks, night tours and more in Nagano Prefecture