Culture Hiroshima: Top Ten Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hiroshima Prefecture lies on the southwestern side of Honshu. The region’s southern coast meets the Seto Inland Sea with a col..
Culture 5 Spirited Away Locations You Can Visit in Japan Serena Kim Explore the breathtaking beauty of Spirited Away locations, from its iconic red bridge and magnificent hot springs to its thrilling..
Culture Cemeteries in Japan Elena Lisina Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds...
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Early - Late Apr The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto. The..
Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2026-2027 Late Dec - Early Jan Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Culture Nagaoka Festival 2026 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Feb 23rd Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture Kanamara Penis Festival 2026 Early Apr The Shinto Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) each April at Kawasaki's Kanayama shrine is centered around the..