Nightlife Summer Sonic Osaka 2026 Mid Aug Summer Sonic is a three-day rock festival taking place at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Culture Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Featured Ikaruga-cho is a town in Nara Prefecture. It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
Culture Indigo Dyeing Class Bonson Lam Indigo, like sake, is transformed by oxygen and fermentation. Find out how its mysterious hues had captivated generations from Samurai..
Planning Autumn in Kyoto Serena Ogawa Ever wonder what the best time to visit Kyoto is? Wonder no more! Autumn is upon us and with it comes Kyoto's loveliest season...
Culture Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 Late Sep The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphic novel..
Activities Virgin Forest in Hyakkenzan Gorge Alena Eckelmann Hyakkenzan Gorge in the south of the Kii Peninsula is not only a scenic place with many waterfalls but there is also a virgin forest...
7 Accommodation Arima Hot Spring Lily Arima hot spring in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the top three oldest hot springs in Japan. Its relatively small size, back..
7 Culture Hikone Castle in Shiga Lily Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a very famous original castle tower. It is registered as a National Treasure..