Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mar 14th - Apr 5th Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory event,..
Gardens & Parks Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mar 27th - Apr 5th Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the..
Anime & Manga Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2026 Guide) Ryan Noble How to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum? Here's your guide, showing you how to get Ghibli Museum tickets within or outside of..
Culture Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo Jianne Soriano Your Name is the highest grossing animated film toppling Spirited Away down the throne. Makoto Shinkai's tale of star-crossed..
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side. You can eat lunch in a 300-year-old..
Culture March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) 2027 Mar 14th - Mar 28th Japan's second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka. This 15-day event is a part of a six-tournament..
Culture AnimeJapan 2027 Late Mar Whether it's to discover the latest news in the anime industry or to have a good time with friends or family, AnimeJapan is..
Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 May 10th - May 24th Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.