Culture St. Patrick's Day Parade Tokyo 2026 Mid Mar The St. Paddy's Day parade is the biggest Irish event in Japan and was started in 1992. Usually held around a weekend during..
Area Sakai Sakai is Fukui Prefecture's second most populous city and home to Maruoka Castle, Japan's oldest remaining castle. Maruoka Castle is known as Kasumi-ga-jo, or Mist Castle, as legend has..
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Mid May The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "Up",..
Planning Guide to Visiting Japan Ignatius Koh This guide will give you a basic overview of what to expect before heading to Japan.
Area Sasebo Sasebo lies on the western end of Japan, and is a hub for foreigners due to the presence of a U.S Navy base. The second largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo presents a vibrant option by..
Planning Budget Travel Guide Part 3: Accommodation Ignatius Koh Accommodation can prove to be tricky when travelling overseas. Fortunately, Japan provides many places to stay that are well within..
Activities Nasu Rindo Lake View Ignatius Koh Tucked in the outskirts of Tochigi Prefecture is Nasu Rindo Lake View, a quaint theme park that offers a fun weekend trip for the..
Culture The Samurai Spirit of Fukushima Prefecture Featured Fukushima Prefecture is Japan’s third largest administrative region, and home to one of the last strongholds of Japan’s legend..