Planning Kyoto Named One of the World's Friendliest Cities Kim Bergström Oct 9, 2025 Condé Nast Traveler has recently released its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, and Kyoto has been named one of the world's..
Activities Kinoshita Group Japan Open 2026 Mid Oct Also known as the Japan Women's Open, the Kinoshita Group Japan Open brings together top-level athletes from around the world..
Culture Kyoto Bread Festival at Kamigamo Shrine 2026 Early Oct Every autumn, the grounds of Kyoto's World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine are filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread..
Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Late Aug During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Summer..
Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marath..
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for ..
Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as..
Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 Fans of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have something to look forward to at Universal Studios Japan, with the much-anticipated reopening..