8 Activities Shimanami Kaido in Ehime Lily Shimanami Kaido is a cycling route leading from Onomichi City in the Hiroshima prefecture to Imabari city in Ehime prefecture.
First Starbucks Opens in Tottori Edward Yagisawa May 26, 2015 First Starbucks opens in Tottori, with over 1000 people lining up as Starbucks now has stores in all 47 prefectures.
Culture Itabashi City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Akatsuka Castle Ruins Yoritane Chiba, who played a leading role in the
Food All Japan Gyoza Festival 2026 Mid Sep allows attendees to enjoy a range of gyoza varieties from all corners of the country, including offerings from gyoza hotspots like Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture
Activities Lily Appreciation Love Week 2026 Early Jun The tradition began in 2017 when Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture, known
Culture Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Tanabata, imported from China to Japan centuries ago, is based on an astronomical
10 Culture Sky High in Aomori's ASPAM Bridget Ye No matter how long you plan to stay in Aomori City, there are countless places to go, one of which is the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center, or ASPAM, Aomori
12 Shopping Arita Cafe & Gallery 'Saredo' Sandra Isaka Located in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture, Getou-an Saredo is a lovely cafe/gallery that offers a great selection of local pottery & other handmade