Recommended Traditional Guide to Sumo at the Kokugikan Japan Travel six sumo tournaments a year, three of which take place at the Kokugikan arena... Tournament Kokugikan (Tokyo) Jan 8–22, 2023 The March Tournament EDION Arena
6 Culture Tono Historical Museum Alena Eckelmann History buffs and those into folklore will enjoy a visit to Tono, a small town in Iwate Prefecture. This town is the setting of..
Culture Hirano Shrine Okasai 2026 Friday - Apr 10th Hirano Shrine in the north of Kyoto hosts a hanami festival each year. The hanami scenery is fantastic and the party atmosphere,..
Culture Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival 2026 Apr 13th - Apr 15th The spring festival at the Hongu Taisha from April 13th to 15th each year gets absolutely everyone in Hongu Town to participate..
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
Culture Tea Harvest in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Living in a village near Hongu on the the Kumano Kodo trail, I have watched my neighbors pick tea leaves from the tea bushes located..
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S This spectacle is held five times a year at the dedicated bull sumo arena... Two local favorites to enjoy the local cuisine are Izakaya Gaya and Kadoya
Culture Foo Fighters Japan Tour 2025 Oct 7th - 10th 2025 Past Event Led by Dave Grohl, the band has added an extra show at Saitama Super Arena on October 8th.