13 Culture Exploring Gujo Hachiman Mandy Bartok Gujo Hachiman rewards visitors with historic streetscapes, hands-on food replica experiences, a hilltop castle and a three-month long summer dance festival
Culture Ishinomaki Fish Market Tom Roseveare Grand Fishing Festival They also hold the annual October event, the Ishinomaki... Tairyou Festival (Grand Fishing Festival).
11 Culture Rainy Day at Fukushima's Jorakuen Sandra Isaka It is most beautiful in fall and during the June iris festival.
Area Aomori City Aomori City is the capital of Aomori prefecture, and offers much to see and do, especially along the coastline with Aomori Bay. Aomori's Nebuta Warasse Museum invites visitors to learn about..
Area Hanamaki Hanamaki offers a collection of hot spring areas in central Iwate prefecture, including the Hanamaki Onsen, Dai, Shidodaira, Osawa and Namari – known collectively as the Hanamaki Onsenkyo Village...
Culture Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine Scott Brause In the second or third weekend of September is the grand summer festival
16 Cascading Cherry Trees at Takeda Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous 'Cascading Cherry Tree Blossom Festival' at idyllic Takeda Village nestled under the mountains of Sakai City in Fukui prefecture.
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2025-2026 Late Nov - Late Feb also be some fun photo spots set up which are perfect for snapping a festive
