Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2026 Mar 1st 2026 Past Event Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Activities Heiwajima Boat Races Sophia Qin Spice up your time in Tokyo with a day at the races… the boat races, that is. Ota Ward is home to one of Japan’s few boat raci..
Activities GiGO Chofu Kim Bergström Travelers eager to experience Japan’s famous arcade scene have a brand-new hotspot to explore. GiGO Chofu, which opened on Jul..
Sports & Fitness The Battle of Okehazama Chris Glenn 2,500 samurai trounced an army of 35,000 in what became known as the Battle of Okehazama. It was one of Oda Nobunaga’s finest ..
Activities Takasaki Pageant of Starlight 2026-2027 Late Oct - Early Mar From the end of Autumn until the New Year, Takasaki's Symphony Road is lit up with thousands of lights. In select locations,..
Activities Airline Expo in Japan 2026 Mar 7th - Mar 8th The Airline Expo in Japan is described as an event "by airplane lovers, for airplane lovers", and the inaugural event was held in..
Activities Tokyo's Top Ginkgo Tree Destinations Kim Bergström One of the highlights during autumn in Japan are the ginkgo trees that turn their trademark vibrant yellow. Tokyo is blessed with..