Festivals Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mar 20th - May 6th The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well as..
Culture Claude Monet: Questioning Nature 2026 Feb 7th - May 24th Art lovers heading to Japan in 2026 will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the year's most significant exhibitions...
Culture The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Kimono Forest is a collection of gorgeous cylinder-shaped pillars which lined the lane way to Randen tram station on Kyoto’s K..
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2026 Jul 12th - Jul 26th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Festivals Hakata Dontaku Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th The Hakata Dontaku Port Festival is one of Fukuoka’s largest celebrations, transforming the city into a stage of color and per..
Culture Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival 2027 Early Mar There are numerous things that Japan does exceptionally well, and one of them is stationery. The Bungu Joshi-Haku is a celebration..
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Japan’s summer can be overwhelming. But it’s also part of the atmosphere that defines this time of year, where everything feel..
Culture Shiofune Kannon Azalea Festival 2026 Apr 8th - May 3rd Tokyo's best azalea festival takes place from mid-April to early May at Ome's Shiofune Kannon Temple.