Museums Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Despite the temple falling into disrepair in the 1300's famous Sendai
12 Culture Port of Yobuko Tristan Scholze Yobuko’s natural harbor on the Genkai Sea, overlooked by ruins of the short-lived
Historical Arako Kannon Temple Chris Glenn The Tendai sect Arako Kannon Temple houses one of the largest collections
Culture Princess Road Procession 2026 Saturday - Mar 28th This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April.
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Kurokawa-Castle was captured by Date Masamune, Daimyo and founder of present day Sendai
Culture Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 Mid Oct Every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October it's time for the exciting Kawagoe Matsuri. It maintains a history of more than 360 years.
10 Historical Omikoshi Soneri Anonymous On the first Sunday of May, a general exhibition of Ehime's various festivals is held in the grounds of Matsuyama Castle.
Festivals Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2026 Mid Oct It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday of October, in Fujimi City, Saitama.