6 Kishiwada & Haruki Danjiri Markets Bonson Lam The towns of Kishiwada and Haruki are known for the most famous danjiri festivals in all of Japan, so much so that their calendar starts on danjiri month
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon This guide presents a brief introduction to some of Japan's popular ways to embrace the festive season.
10 Summer Festivities in Niseko Chris Barnes Not a weekend goes by without a festival or event that brings the region together and gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Hokkaido summer
8 Activities Honai Park Kim Bergström Honai Park in Sanjo, Niigata, has a free greenhouse packed full of tropical plants including hibiscus, coffee, mango and pineapple among others.
Culture Kawaguchi City's Botanical Gardens Sarah Chaney Starting with a plum festival as plum trees bloom in early spring, cherry... flying carp banners for Children’s Day, Bonsai tree exhibits, the Star Festival
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann Festivals at Kitsumoto Shrine The Mikan Matsuri has been taking place every... Participants in this very local festival are mainly mikan farmers from
Culture Inariyama Park Cherry Blossoms Lynda Hogan Cherry blossom festival at a former US military base