Activities Osaka Marathon 2027 Late Feb 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..
Food Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 15, 2025 Hilton Osaka is inviting guests into the world of the Moomins next month with two events, each bringing the beloved characters of..
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebratio..
Culture Enjoy Toba: More Than Just a Seaside Retreat Veronica Carnevale Blessed with vivid blue seas and lush greenery, Toba is a coastal city located in Ise Shima National Park in eastern Mie Prefe..
Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of... Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,..