Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026 Early Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi..
Activities 6 Must-See Winter Destinations in Nikko Kim Bergström Nikko, located just north of Tokyo, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. During the winter months, this..
Culture Spring Hill Lupine Festival 2025 Early Apr - Early May Around 30,000 lupine flowers can be enjoyed at the Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center's Spring Hill Lupine Festival, which runs..
Planning Nikko Featured on Fodor's Go List 2025 Kim Bergström Nov 15, 2024 It's the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months,..
Cheese and Whey Festival 2025 Early Nov The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the country,..
Accommodation Towa Pure Cottages Kim Bergström Towa Pure Cottages is located just two minutes drive from Nasu Highland Ranch and they offer a variety of accommodation types including..
Activities Narabi Jizo River Walk Masa Danovitz A collection of photos taken on the Narabi Jizo River walk in Tochigi, Nikko by Masa Danovitz.