Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2025 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
Culture Naritasan Shinshōji Temple Imogen Riethmuller The Naritasan Temple is well worth a visit, and not just for those filling in time while waiting for a plane. The temple groun..
Culture Japanese Photo Booth “Purikura” Jessica A Paje The Japanese photo booth, Purikura, is the ultimate "selfie" experience! Take self-portraits and group photos to a whole new l..
Culture Sakura City Guide Elizabeth S Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture exudes Edo era culture. Designated as one of Chiba's four Hokuso heritage region cities, Sakura..
Culture Tokyo German Village Christmas Market 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan Chiba Prefecture's Tokyo German Village provides a slice of Europe in Japan with a Christmas market event.
Culture All Japan Superhero Festival 2025 Late Nov On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This free..
Culture Chiba Shrine Todd Wojnowski The Chiba Shrine is proof that incredible beauty can be found even among the lesser known of Japan’s shrines.
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