Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Since its launch, the..
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 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 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 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 Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Culture Best Time To Visit Japan — Season By Season Ryan Noble Wondering when is the best time to go to Japan? Here's all you need to know, including Japan's seasons, months, events,..