Think Kyoto isn't any fun? Think again. The annual Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's most exciting (and underrated) summer festivals.| Japan Starts Here
Looking for a unique food day trip from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe? Make a beeline for Uo-no-tana, a fish market in Akashi, Hyogo.| Japan Starts Here
Want to visit Wakayama? Whether you plan to hike the Kumano Kodo or spend a night at Koyasan, here's what you need to know.| Japan Starts Here
Unsure how many days you should spend in Osaka? Read. this guide to Japan's underrated second city to help you decide!| Japan Starts Here
Whether you're eyeing a Kumano Kodo 3-day itinerary or want to take a longer trek, I've got everything you need to plan your trip.| Japan Starts Here
Plan your 2025 winter trip to Japan, even if you don't ski. See snow monkeys of Nagano, "drift ice" in eastern Hokkaido and so much more.| Japan Starts Here
While some of Japan's summer festivals are difficult to attend, Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri is much easier, in 2026 or any other year.| Japan Starts Here