Culture Explore Hagi City's Historical Downtown Area Veronica Carnevale Many of Hagi’s historical sights are situated in the city’s center and are within walking distance from each other. Here, you ..
Culture Dressing Up for Nebuta Matsuri Helen Langford It's all about the bells for the author at the Nebuta Matsuri, held in Aomori the first week of August. It's said that they..
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 May 29th - May 31st Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..
Arts & Crafts Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative... Early - Late Feb Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions: festival for still images and moving pictures.
Temples & Shrines Morito Shrine: A Sacred Place by the Sea Andre Moreira Morito Shrine in the town of Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of the most famous shrines in the Shonan area. With its beautiful..
Culture World Heritage Nakijin Castle Bonson Lam We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..
Culture Kashima Gatalympics 2026 Sunday - May 31st Japan's craziest sporting event held on the mudflats of Kashima.
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Late May The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.