Camping & Trekking Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how to..
Seasonal Shibuya Christmas Market 2025 Dec 1st - Dec 25th This winter, Shibuya will host its first-ever official Christmas market event, bringing a mix of European charm and Hawaiian warmth..
Outdoors Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Feb Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Seasonal Sapporo White Illumination 2025 Nov 21st - Dec 25th The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Seasonal Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Light-up 2025 Dec 14th - Dec 25th The main attraction during Christmas in Osaka is the projection mapping light show "Shining Art Wall" at the Nakanoshima Library...
Outdoors Gunma Top 10: Attractions & Things to Do Serena Ogawa Gunma Prefecture is home to a wide variety of places and sights.
Outdoors Cocoon City Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Feb 15th Information for the annual winter night illumination at Cocoon City with its color changing Christmas tree.
Outdoors Expo 70 Commemorative Park Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Expo 70 Commemorative Park Plum Festival celebrates the numerous colorful plum trees on the grounds, and the event is typically..