Gentiana Gjyshka

Slow travel, done rightLet's be clear: a rural Japan trip isn't about "having less to do." It's about doing the right things, slowly, deeply, and with far...

Discover the best festivals in Japan in April, from cherry blossom events to cultural celebrations. Plan your spring trip with key dates and tips.

Discover the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, dates, how to get there from Tokyo, what to expect, and tips for visiting Mt Fuji’s iconic spring flower event.

Discover Hinamatsuri in Japan: Girl’s Day, hina dolls, traditions, dates, and where to experience the doll festival across Japan.

The Mitama Matsuri celebration, held every July at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, combines spiritual origins with full-fledged city spectacle, and it is well worth...