Culture Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings Celine Ong First time in Japan? Tokyo alone has tons to offer, so if you're short on time — we helped pick out the "Top 3s" to visit,..
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2026 Late Jan - Early Mar The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Culture Nagasaki Peace Park Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the tragic August 9, 1945 bombing that destroyed a significant part of the city and killed tens of thousands of residents...
Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular..
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late January..
Culture Kanda Myojin Shrine Kanda Shrine (Kanda-myōjin), is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was r..
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in..
9 Gardens & Parks Night Walking in Azabudai Hills Peter Lin Walking around Azabudai Hills in the evening is a fun way to view the stunning new architecture. Minato is full of beautiful illuminated..