Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2026 Early Jan Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. The..
Activities Awaji Highway Oasis Illuminations 2025 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November right up until Christmas Day, the Awaji Highway Oasis roadside rest area will feature an impressive 9-meter..
Culture Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Activities One Day in Nachi-Katsuura Alena Eckelmann In Kii-Katsuura Town in the south of the Kii-Peninsula there is a tuna auction rivaling Tsukiji and a bay cruise rivaling Matsushima...
Activities Zuihoji Park Kim Bergström One of Hyogo Prefecture's best places to enjoy autumn is Zuihoji Park. Located in the Arima Onsen area which is known as one..
Culture The Japanese Fan Elena Lisina Fans are an integral part of the traditional Japanese costume - a functional and at the same time beautiful accessory. The Japanese..
Food Donburi Grand Prix 2026 Late Apr - Early May The Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choose from.