Arts & Crafts INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business Veronica Carnevale Founded in 1582, INDEN-YA is one of the few remaining practitioners of traditional Japanese leatherworking and offers a range of..
Culture Will You Fight Or Watch? 2026 Early Nov Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture 223 Fujisan Festival 2026 Feb 21st - Mar 1st 2026 Past Event February 23rd is Mount Fuji Day, and the Fujikyu Group is celebrating with the 223 (Fujisan) Festival. This year is extra special,..
Culture Yamanashi Strawberry King Museum Kim Bergström If you're planning a trip to Japan and love all things cute and nostalgic, there's a new attraction to add to your itinerary:..
Museums Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
Culture Re-building Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Although Kofu Castle was a ruin, authentic replicas of one of the towers and one of the gates have been built by referring to 16th..
Festivals Country Festa in Moegi Village 2026 Late Oct The annual Country Festa in Moegi Village event has been running for 20 years now, and it includes over 60 market stalls selling..
Culture Saruhashi Bridge The Saruhashi Bridge (猿橋) is a historic arch bridge officially listed as a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan in Ōtsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is ..