Culture Sakaide Ohashi Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Running for almost 60 years now, the Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a multi-day summertime affair which boasts parades, dance performances,..
Museums Tokyo Imperial Palace Michael Kaplan The Tokyo Imperial Palace, is the home of The Emperor of Japan. It is a huge compound to relax in historical beauty and tradition..
Traditional Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance 2026 Late Sep Shibuya will close out the summer with a celebration that blends tradition and modern culture at the Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon..
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Featured Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
Culture Sumida Art Festival 2026 Sep 4th - Dec 20th Launching in 2026, the Sumida Art Festival marks a new chapter in Tokyo's cultural calendar as the first comprehensive arts..
Culture Hattori Hanzo Sleiman Azizi Hattori Hanzo was a ninja famous for helping Tokugawa Ieyasu survive to be become ruler of Japan. His grave is located in Sainen-ji..