Accommodation An Izu Island Hot Spring Town Escape at Atagawa Res... Joanna Ligon Izu Atagawa might be unfamiliar to many travelers, but it’s one of Izu Peninsula’s underrated hot spring towns. Steam from the..
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration... Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the climbing..
Culture Fuelfest Japan 2026 Mid Aug Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as Fuelfest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain..
Accommodation A Hidden Getaway in Yaizu, Shizuoka Veronica Carnevale Resting southwest of Mount Fuji’s iconic presence, Yaizu is a port city in Shizuoka Prefecture that runs along Suruga Bay. It ..
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Atami Veronica Carnevale Nestled on a hill in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamenoi Hotel Atami transports you to a different world, offering breathtakin..
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Sep Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this au..
Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Early Jan The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early December..
Culture Acao Rose Festa 2026 Late Apr - Late Jun The Acao Rose Festa is billed as one of the best rose events in the Kanto region, with around 4000 roses covering an incredible..