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 Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara..
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Late May - Late Jun From late May until late June, Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will host the annual 1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival...
Culture Tennoz Canal Festival 2026 Late May The Tennoz Canal Festival will return to Tokyo’s waterfront this May, offering three days of art, food, and cultural events ar..
Culture I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation Kim Bergström Since its debut in 2022, I'm donut? has attracted long lines, sparked a cult following, and become a must-visit stop for food..
Food Japan's Top Steak Restaurants for 2025 Kim Bergström May 5, 2025 When people think of Japanese cuisine, sushi and sashimi often steal the spotlight, but Japan’s mastery of meat is just as ext..
Planning Hokkaido Named on Top Wine Destinations List Kim Bergström May 3, 2025 Among well-known wine producing regions like California and Australia's Clare Valley, Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido ..