Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Mid Feb Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2024 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of..
Culture Shibuya City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Shibuya City Ward may be Japan's home of youth culture and commercial power but many of its temples and shrines are also must-visit..
Culture Shizuoka Itasha Heaven 2023 Nov 3rd 2023 Past Event The Shizuoka Itasha Heaven event is set to take place on Japan's Culture Day public holiday (November 3rd), and will include..
Culture Akasaka Palace A hidden treasure in Tokyo is the majestic Akasaka Palace. As one of only two state guest houses of the Japanese government, along with the Kyoto State..
Festivals Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2024 Late Oct Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday..
Culture Matsuyama Castle Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve "original castles" in Japan, i. Castles that have survived the post-feudal era since 1868 unscathed. It is located..
Culture The Japanese Language Barrier Emma Sletteland My experience moving to Japan without knowing any Japanese, surviving the language barrier, and slowly starting to break it.