Planning Stay Connected in Japan: Your Guide to Pocket Wi-Fi... Joanna Ligon Internet access is no longer a travel perk—it’s almost a lifeline. Having reliable internet while traveling is almost as impor..
Culture Ryosanji Temple Goho Festival 2026 Mid Aug Every year on the night of August 14th, Ryosanji Temple in Okayama Prefecture holds a special event known as the Goho Festival...
Culture Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Every summer in mid-August, Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture hosts the Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks Festival along the banks of th..
Culture One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa Joanna Ligon Kamogawa might be exactly where you need to be. Nestled along the sunlit coast of Chiba Prefecture, this seaside town is effortlessly..
Culture Toyohashi Minato City Marathon 2026 Early Nov Looking for an approachable end-of-year race to cap off your running goals? The Toyohashi Minato City Marathon offers just that,..
Culture Taimatsu Akashi Festival 2026 Early Nov The Taimatsu Akashi is one of Japan’s three major fire festivals, held annually on the second Saturday of November in Sukagawa..
Culture Aniera Festa 2026 Mid Sep Aniera Festa, Nagano Prefecture’s largest outdoor anime song festival, has become a must-visit event for fans of anisong and J..
Activities Marie's Farm Kim Bergström One of the best ways to enjoy Uonuma's summertime charm is by visiting Marie's Farm.