Festivals Iwamizawa Hyakumochi Festival 2026 Mid Sep Each autumn, Iwamizawa in Hokkaido comes alive with the Hyakumochi Festival, the city's largest event dedicated to mochi.
6 Festivals Yasukuni Shrine "Honozumo" Sumo Chris White Honozumo Ceremonial Sumo Tournament, Held at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo - Watch the best Sumo Wrestlers fight for free!
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Festivals Setsubun at Kasuga Shrine Carolyn Rawson Enjoying the candlelit lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
Festivals MATSURI JAPAN at Takanawa Gateway City 2025 Jun 28th - 29th 2025 Past Event Step into the world of Japanese festivals at Matsuri Japan 2025, a two-day event in late June at Tokyo’s brand-new Takanawa Ga..
Gardens & Parks Sakura at Matsuyama Castle Featured Matsuyama is becoming increasingly more popular with travellers who are looking for locations slightly removed from the traditional..
Festivals Yokote Yakisoba Festival 2026 Late Sep The annual Yokote Yakisoba Festival takes place in late September at the Akita Furusato Village Festival Square. Several well-known..
Festivals Ogose Summer Festival 2026 Late Jul The Ogose Summer Festival is an annual event with fireworks, floats, and fun for everyone. Held in late July in Saitama, the festival..