Culture Shitamachi Highball Festival 2025 Mid Oct This summer, the Shitamachi Highball Festival at Tokyo's Ueno Park brings together highballs with foods that pair well with..
Culture Utsunomiya – Home of Oya Stone Lisa Wallin Utsunomiya is home to Oya stone, a rock made of underwater volcanic debris. Its distinctive qualities and color made it a favorite..
Culture Shukkeien Garden 5 (1Review) Shukkeien Garden, located in central Hiroshima City, is a traditional Japanese-style garden loved by visitors and locals alike. This natural oasis among..
9 Gardens & Parks Night Walking in Azabudai Hills Peter Lin Walking around Azabudai Hills in the evening is a fun way to view the stunning new architecture. Minato is full of beautiful illuminated..
Culture Iriya Asagao Festival 2026 Early Jul The Iriya Asagao Festival has been hosted on July 6, 7, 8 every year since late Edo period, when asagao (morning glories) became..
Culture Yokohama Gogo Dog Fes 2025 Apr 19th - 20th 2025 Past Event The Yokohama Gogo Dog Fes at Rinko Park allows attendees to have a bunch of fun with their canine companion – or companions, p..
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance 2026 Saturday - Aug 15th Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...
Culture Hirosaki Castle Hirosaki Castle, completed in 1611 by the Tsugaru clan, is located in Aomori Prefecture and is a particularly worthwhile excursion destination, especially..