Festivals Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Oki Rhododendron Garden Rhododendron Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May Each year in early May, the Murakami Family Oki Rhododendron Garden in Okinoshima hosts a lively Rhododendron Festival. It's..
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon 2026 Sunday - May 10th Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..
Culture Yono Park Rose Festival 2026 May 9th - May 10th Saitama's Yono Park was originally opened in 1878, and it's a popular destination to enjoy spring's roses – it'..
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Apr 11th - May 10th Osaka Maishima Seaside Park is covered with nemophila flowers in early April through early May. When they're at their best an..
Culture Dolls That Color the Seasons 2026 Feb 15th - May 10th A new special exhibition at the Morioka History and Culture Museum invites visitors to explore how traditional dolls have long reflected..
Culture Sumida Okinawa Festival 2026 May 9th - May 10th Tokyo's Sumida Ward will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Okinawa this May as the Sumida Okinawa Festival..