Arts & Crafts Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival 2026 Late Jun There are numerous things that Japan does exceptionally well, and one of them is stationery. The Bungu Joshi-Haku is a celebration..
Culture NAKED Sakura Festival 2025 Mar 14th - Apr 13th 2025 Past Event Japan's sakura season is one of the most anticipated times of year, with the delicate blossoms drawing crowds of locals and..
Culture Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2025 Late Oct - Mid Dec Formally known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple and located in the Higashiyama Mountains of eastern Kyoto, Kodai-ji Temple was established..
Culture Roppongi Hills Bon Odori 2026 Late Aug Running for almost 20 years now, the Roppongi Hills Bon Odori is a celebration of summer in the heart of Tokyo. Designed to be a..
Entertainment Exit 8: The Horror Game That Inspired a Movie Ryan Noble Discover Exit 8, the eerie horror game that inspired a feature film. Explore its gameplay, movie release, and upcoming sequel: Platform..
Culture Awa Odori in Tokushima 2026 Aug 11th - Aug 15th This Awa Odori is an amazing festival rich of culture and history, but the celebration doesn't end when the festival closes...
Culture Only in Japan: Vending Machines That Go Way Beyond ... Joanna Ligon In Japan, convenience never clocks out. Whether it’s 2pm in central Tokyo or 2am on a quiet countryside road, you’re never far..
Culture Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival 2025 Late Oct - Early Dec To the west of Tokyo, the autumn leaves of Mount Takao are celebrated each November with a month-long festival. Musical performances,..