Activities Tulip Fair at Okinawa Ocean Expo Park 2026 Jan 31st - Feb 8th In many parts of Japan, tulips bloom around the April to May timeframe. If you're visiting earlier than that and want to g..
Activities Mount Haruna, Gunma Peter Bungate Driving in Japan: A driver's experience of Mount Haruna (榛名山) in Gunma Prefecture. The real-life Mount Akina from Initial D.
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Late Aug Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon 2026 Mid May Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki 2026 Mid Feb For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..
Activities Lake Haruna Illumination Festa 2026 Mid - Late Dec Located on top of Mt Haruna, the lake is picturesque all year round. However, the annual illumination event at Lake Haruna attracts..
Activities The Top Four Snowy Slopes of Nagano, Niigata Featured If you're in Japan for winter sports, look no farther than Nagano. These are the must-go spots for snow sports!
Activities Odawara Flower Garden Plum Festival 2026 Late Jan - Early Mar The annual Odawara Flower Garden Plum Festival showcases the beauty of early, mid, and late blooming plum tree varieties, along..