Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Mid Feb - Early Mar The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside..
Culture Shitennoji Temple Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is regarded as one of Japan’s oldest official temples and the first to be financially supported and constructed by the country...
Culture Moyai Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh Everyone knows about Shibuya's Hachiko statue, the most popular meeting point possibly in all of Japan. However, on the southwest..
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2027 Saturday - Apr 3rd Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during the..
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2027 Early - Late Feb Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture Matsuyama Spring Festival 2027 Early Apr The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parad..
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Culture Kame Or Turtle Elena Lisina Turtles or ‘kame’ live in fresh water and can be often found in Japanese gardens. Kame has a special meaning and place in Japa..