Culture Ueno Guide Elizabeth S Ueno is a dense district with cultural treasures, natural beauty, and shopping and dining spots. All of the locations are within..
Culture Hakodate's Motomachi Area Matt Stormont A trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate. An area filled with fine examples of architecture..
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Thu vy In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminated..
Museums Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual Momiji..
Festivals Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 Early May A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Festivals Mitsukoshi Stationery Fair 2025 Feb 16th - Mar 24th 2025 Past Event The Mitsukoshi Stationery Fair is a celebration of pens, paper, ink and more, and the six day event is set to have specific areas..
Culture Matsuyama Castle Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve "original castles" in Japan, i.e. castles that have survived the post-feudal era since 1868 unscathed. It is located..