Culture Yamashita Park in Yokohama City Yumi Imai As one of the best-known landmarks of Yokohama city, Yamashita Park attracts a lot of tourists as well as local citizens day and..
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Saturday - Apr 4th Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the outskirts..
Festivals Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mar 22nd - Apr 6th The Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival is a charming celebration that only Tokyo locals know about.
Culture Taura Plum Grove Festival 2027 Early Feb - Early Mar Plum blossoms signal spring's impending arrival in Japan, and one great place to enjoy them in Kanagawa Prefecture is at the..
Culture Namaste India Festival in Tokyo 2026 Late Sep The Namaste India Festival once again brings it's colourful culture to Tokyo
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...
Historical The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine Justin Velgus The Kasuga Shrine has its own place in Japanese history, but to the average traveler is it hard to ignore the 3000 plus lanterns..
Culture Dogo Onsen Festival 2026 Mar 19th - Mar 21st Every March, Dogo Onsen is dressed up in lanterns and red pinstripes to celebrate its cultural history and provide a platform for..