Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2024 Late Oct - Mid Nov The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze with..
Arts & Crafts History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
Culture Kintai Bridge 5 (1Review) The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoyama, home to Iwakuni Castle,..
Culture Wara Art Festival 2024 Late Aug - Late Oct Straw dinosaurs on display at Niigata City's Nishikan Ward, Uwasekigata Park
Culture Minato Mirai Bon Odori Dance Festival 2024 Mid Aug The Minato Mirao Bon Odori is held each year in mid-August by the waters of Yokohama Bay in Rinko Park.
Culture Takatori Pottery Festival 2025 Late Apr If you'd like to explore Takatori ware for yourself, a great way to do that is at the annual Takatori Pottery Festival, which..
Culture Hattori Hanzo Sleiman Azizi Hattori Hanzo was a ninja famous for helping Tokugawa Ieyasu survive to be become ruler of Japan. His grave is located in Sainen-ji..
Culture Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 2024 Late Aug With origins dating back to the year 1650, the Chiguko River Fireworks Festival is a world-class event billed as the largest fireworks..