Culture Meeting the Kamakura Daibutsu Tomoko Kamishima Kamakura’s Great Daibutsu is among Japan’s most iconic and admired statues, loved by people from around the globe.
Culture Enryaku-ji Temple Enryaku-ji Temple, located on Mount Hiei in Otsu, overlooks all of Kyoto from its serene mountaintop. The temple was founded in 788 in the early Heian..
Culture Beppu Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Jul The Beppu Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event. It is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first weekend..
Street & Urban Golden Gai Golden Tips Lisa Wallin Golden Gai is a feat for the eyes and a lot of fun if you're into small, quirky bars. Here are some tips to make your visit..
Culture Nogata Summer Festival 2026 Late Jul The Nogata Summer Festival in Fukuoka is a multi-faceted event, with a variety of stage performances, a traditional float display,..
Festivals Nagoya Festival 2026 Mid Oct Nagoya's annual parade of the three heroes of the warring States Period
Culture Seiseki-Sakuragaoka in Tokyo Haruka Saijo Wandering into the world of Studio Ghibli is always an adventure. If you could visit an actual town from a Hayao Miyazaki film,..
Culture Sugita Plum Blossom Festival 2027 Mid Feb In the Edo period, the Sugita area of Kanagawa Prefecture was renowned as a plum blossom viewing spot thanks to over 30,000 plum..