Culture Gujo Odori 2026 Mid Jul - Early Sep Gujo Odori is Japan's largest and one of the most famous dance festivals lasting thirty-two nights, three of which have dancing..
Culture Kamigamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest..
Historical Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tomoko Kamishima The Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto is an icon that is truly impressive.
Culture HITOHATA X Senju Dance Company Special Performance ... Feb 6th - Feb 15th Tickets are now on sale for a striking new performance coming to Osaka in February 2026, as digital art collective HITOHATA teams..
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..
Culture Yono Summer Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jul Estimated to have origins dating back to the Hoei Era (1704 – 1711), the Yono Summer Festival is held in Saitama Prefecture ov..
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales,..
Culture Tanabata Festival in Fussa 2026 Early - Mid Aug Every summer in the western suburbs of Tokyo, the Japanese Tanabata or Star Festival turns sleepy Fussa into a merry place filled..