Culture Bakan Festival 2025 Late Aug The event started in 1978, and has attracted crowds of almost half a million people in recent years.
16 Hell and Heaven: Osorezan Justin Velgus Advertised as on the three most sacred places in the northeastern region of Japan... On the other hand, the beautiful Lake Usori, adjacent green hills, and
Food Coco Ichibanya's Vegetarian Options Kim Bergström common topic of conversation revolves around finding places to eat in Japan... More and more restaurants have been popping up over recent years that are
7 Culture Asahina’s Kumano Shrine Steve Morton During my most recent visit to Kamakura’s Asahina Kiridoshi, an ancient... This was during the period when Minamoto no Yoritomo had chosen Kamakura
Activities Miffy Wonder Square Opening This June Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 Fans of the beloved Dutch picture book character Miffy have something new to look forward to in Japan this summer.
Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Early Jun Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh tea leaves begin to unfurl
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still in operation.
9 Culture Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru Takako Sakamoto No matter how often I see and want to ignore these skyscrapers, every time... The Landmark Tower is no exception.
