Culture Itoman Fair 2026 Late Jan If you consider yourself a bit of a foodie and you'll be visiting Okinawa this January, check out the Itoman Fair at Michi no..
Activities Kera-Ike Ice Rink 2025-2026 Oct 17th - Mar 1st If you're wanting to ice skate in a natural setting, the Kera-ike Skating Rink in Nagano is formed by a frozen pond in the..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Chichibu Whisky Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanting..
Planning Japan's 2024 Cherry Blossom Projections Kim Bergström One of the most anticipated times of the new year is the release of projected sakura blooming dates from the Japan Meteorologi..
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 11, 2024 A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging trends..
Food Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba Bonson Lam Onkochishin is a philosophy that I often associate with the chefs of Osaka. Confucius explains, “Exploring the old and deducin..