Culture Ghibli Museum 4.5 (4Reviews) The Ghibli Museum is Japan’s must-see spot for fans of the highly acclaimed films produced by Hayao Miyazaki. Opened in 2001, the museum welcomes excited..
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2026 Late Apr Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried..
Culture Sumo at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 Mid Apr Each year Yasukuni Shrine holds a ceremonial sumo event where you can watch sumo wrestling for free
Culture Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Discover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...
Culture Fuji Rock Week 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you can't make it to the mountains of Niigata this summer for the Fuji Rock Festival, this might just be the next best thing...
Culture The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji Tony Mariani The Phoenix Hall at Byodoin Temple in Uji is the very image of Buddhist heaven.
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2026 Jul 12th - Jul 26th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Etiquette Japanese Etiquette: The Ultimate Guide Ryan Noble Worried about offending someone in Japan? Read our Japanese Etiquette Guide, covering etiquette for dining, drinking, bathing, transport,..