Culture Kasukabe Wisteria Festival Elizabeth S celebrates its explosion of purple and white wisteria blossoms in Fuji Matsuri... Combine your trip to see Fuji Matsuri, the Wisteria Festival, with a visit
Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2026 Apr 11th - Apr 12th Set under rows of blooming cherry blossom trees, Ningen Shogi is the most popular activity during Tendo’s annual Sakura Matsuri.
Museums 5 Museums to Substitute for Canceled Events Kim Bergström The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri Try the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse... The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is typically held in early August, and the event
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon some of the country's most iconic festivals, such as Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri... and Osaka’s Tenjin Matsuri.
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Not only that, for all haiku lovers, it’s also the birthplace of Matsuo... first stop on my trip was to the castle park, where the ninja museum, Matsuo
9 Traditional Kishiwada’s Furniture Makers Alena Eckelmann Hatsune no kagu has been in business for almost 100 years and the craft of manufacturing the chest of drawers has been passed on from grandfather to father
Culture Yabusame Shinji 2026 Sunday - May 3rd It is held as a ceremony before Aoi Matsuri, or Hollyhock Festival, on... The ceremony event is held to ensure successful and peaceful Aoi Matsuri
Culture Ota City Summer Festivals in August Japan Travel Summer in Japan is festival (matsuri) season, which means fireworks, dancing, street food, and plenty of colorful yukatas!