Culture Itsukushima Shrine 5 (7Reviews) The Itsukushima Shrine is located on the shores of Miyajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea not far from Hiroshima city. While the name Itsukushima..
Festivals Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar - Early Apr The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well as..
Culture Sensoji Temple 4.2 (15Reviews) Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multitude of languages, entic..
Festivals Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2024 Apr 19th - Apr 21st Every year, Yoyogi Park transforms for one week into a rainbow of colors as diversified as the people it represents.
Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2024 May 12th - May 26th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Historical Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall Stefanus Husin Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill in..
Culture Yokota Air Base Sakura Spring Festival 2025 Early Apr Yokota Air Base is located in Tokyo's western suburbs, and they open their gates a few times a year for public events. One of..
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese..