Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Jul 17th - Oct 12th From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extinctio..
Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Since its launch, the..
Beauty & Spa Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns Veronica Carnevale Located in Kobe, Arima Onsen is an esteemed hot spring resort in Japan. Discover the unique charms of this prestigious hot spr..
Culture Awaji Island, Japan: A Hidden Gem in the Seto Inlan... Veronica Carnevale Awaji Island, Awajishima in Japanese, is a mild-weathered destination located in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku...
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and community..
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Late Sep - Mid Nov This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAKO..
Culture Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony 2026 Mid Oct Each autumn, Kyoto's deep-rooted tea culture takes center stage at the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony, held at the historic Kitano..
Activities Maizuru Hydrangea Garden 2026 Mid - Late Jun During the month of June, visitors can experience the blooming of around 100,000 hydrangeas across a two-hectare stretch of parkland..