Culture Isaniwa Shrine Thought to be at least 1,000 years old, Isaniwa is one of Japan’s three shrines dedicated to the deity Hachiman. After climbing a long stretch of stone..
Festivals Tainai Hinamatsuri 2027 Early Feb - Early Apr One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Culture Yabusame Shinji 2026 Sunday - May 3rd Every year in early May. witness the Yabusame Shinji at Shimogamo shrine, where Japanese mounted archers fire arrows at enemy targets...
Culture Brazil Festival 2026 Jul 18th - Jul 19th The Brazil Festival is an annual festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. Its celebratory spirit features lively music, dance,..
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 St. Patrick's Day Parade Tokyo 2027 Mid Mar The St. Paddy's Day parade is the biggest Irish event in Japan and was started in 1992. Usually held around a weekend during..
Culture Osaka Castle 3.7 (7Reviews) Osaka Castle is one of the city’s most iconic sites and draws numerous visitors to its spacious park and imposing keep every year. Osaka Castle was..
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2026 Early - Late Dec The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..