Culture Raw Wine Tokyo 2026 May 10th - May 11th RAW WINE TOKYO is back in early May, bringing together natural wine producers and wine lovers for a two-day tasting and learning..
Culture Immerse Yourself in Ishinomaki’s Seaside Specialties Ryan Noble From manga legends and remembering the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to mouthwatering seafood, Ishinomaki is a place you'll..
Culture Namja Town Sunshine City Eriko Fukui Do you remember your first romance, the first time you feel connected with someone? Not a high school romance, but in elementary..
Culture Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonder... Tom Roseveare Toyama Prefecture, nestled along Japan’s north-western coast with the Sea of Japan, boasts breathtaking alpine landscapes, vib..
Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2027 Early Mar Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasu... Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscapes..
Culture Carmen 2026 Jul 17th - Jul 26th A new production of the beloved opera Carmen will take center stage this summer at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, with performances..
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 May 22nd - May 24th The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..