Culture Kenninji Kennin-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, near Gion, at the end of Hanami Lane. It is considered to be one of the so-called..
Culture Atomi Gakuen Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar The Niiza campus of Atomi University is home to approximately 200 cherry trees covering 46 different types, including the likes..
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2025 Mid Aug The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy a summer..
Festivals Yokosuka YY Festival 2025 Early Jun There are several things that Yokosuka is famous for among people in Kanagawa: the American Navy Base, the Yokosuka Navy Burger..
Culture Yakuoin Temple 5 (1Review) Formally known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, the Buddhist temple of Yakuo-in (薬王院) was established in 744 and is devoted to tengu. Tengu are bi..
Traditional Toronagashi in Sasebo 2025 Friday - Aug 15th The souls of Sasebo's departed are guided back to their eternal rest by lanterns set afloat on the Sasebo River on the final..
Arts & Crafts Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed..
