Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out..
Culture HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari 2025-2026 Late Oct - Late Feb As the cooler months arrive, many illumination events begin to pop up on the calendar. One of them is the HANA BIYORI X Bamboo Akari..
Historical Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
Culture The Sandy Shores of Shirahama Róisín Finnerty Come and relax on the sandy beaches of Shirahama and explore the beautiful coastal landscapes nearby. A great place for traveling..
9 Culture Maizuru Port Toretore Fish Markets Bonson Lam Chat with the friendly folk at the market stalls and see, touch and feel some of the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, as well as ..
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral..
Culture Summer Gagaku Performance in Sendai 2025 Aug 12th - Aug 13th In mid-August, Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai hosts a program which includes performances of Gagaku music and Kagura dance, ..
Museums The Underrated Meiji-Mura Richard Mulvihill Over 60 buildings from the Meiji Restoration have been collected from around Japan and are now displayed in a beautifully secluded..
