Festivals Tokyo Hula Festival Late Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese..
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival Early Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
Festivals The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Festivals Osaka Flower Carpet Late Nov Held under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park..
Festivals Bunkyo Azalea Festival Elena Lisina Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
Festivals Okinawa International Orchid Exhibition Mid - Late Nov The Okinawa International Orchid Exhibition is Japan's oldest orchid event and has been running for over 35 years.
Festivals Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!