Culture Matsuri Tsukuba 2025 Aug 23rd - Aug 24th Matsuri Tsukuba is the science city's end of summer festival, August 25th and 26th. See massive nebuta floats, try local and..
Culture Minami Koshigaya Awa Odori Festival 2025 Aug 22nd - Aug 24th Awa Odori, the famed dance festival from Tokushima, is celebrated in the Tokyo suburb of Koshigaya every year from August 24th to..
Culture Issa Soju Memorial Hall Elizabeth S Issa-Soju Memorial Hall in Nagareyama City, a fine example of local architecture and dry landscape garden, gives a glimpse into..
Culture Amabiki Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Rakuhoji, also known as Amabiki Kannon, or the Rain-drawing Kannon, is reknowned for cherry blossoms in spring, and hydrangeas in..
Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S The Japanese Sword Museum is a center for preserving historical weapons and supporting the continuing tradition of turning iron..
Food Kikuya Sweets Shop in Noda City Elizabeth S Kikuya is a charming little wagashi, Japanese sweets, shop in Noda City. Kikuya's unique confections include Noda City's..
Activities Shimizu Park Elizabeth S Shimizu Park in Noda City, situated on the grounds of Konjoin Temple, is famous for cherry blossom viewing and the biggest field..
Culture Iwatsuki Doll History Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City has a centuries-long history of doll manufacturing. Two museums and many doll showrooms in Iwatsuki..