Culture Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Every summer in mid-August, Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture hosts the Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks Festival along the banks of th..
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Historical National Treasure: Inuyama Castle Chris Glenn Japan's oldest remaining castle, National Treasure Inuyama Castle.
Culture Abiko City Guide Elizabeth S Abiko City on the Joban Line on your way from Narita City into Tokyo is worth a stopover to enjoy natural beauty, historical villas,..
Culture Nerima City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Nerima City Ward is home to some very large and family friendly public parks. These include Hikarigaoka Park, Johoku Chuo Park,..
Culture Sendai’s Hero Yuzuru Hanyu Elena Lisina Sendai is the home city of Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu. Along with historic sites, there are a number of places..
Culture Minato City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Minato City Ward is one of Tokyo's major cities and is full of quality museums and galleries. These include the Minato Science..
Historical Sapporo Clock Tower Valerie Kor The 135 year-old Clock Tower is a must-go if you are keen to know about Sapporo's history.