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Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025
Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
Activities
Tokyo Midtown Ice Skating Rink 2024-2025
A number of ice skating rinks open in Japan over the colder months, and one of the biggest in Tokyo is located at the Tokyo Midtown..
Culture
Hello Kitty Exhibition 2024-2025
To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan is hosting a Hello Kitty Exhibition,..
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BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List
The BBC's inaugural 25 best places to travel in 2025 list features a variety of stunning destinations across the globe, with..
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7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing ..
Culture
Owara Kaze no Bon 2025
The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around..
Culture
Kaiju No. 8 Exhibition 2025
The highly popular manga Kaiju No. 8 quickly became one of Shonen Jump 's flagship titles since its debut in 2020, and a special..
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Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Hokkaido
Hello Kitty Exhibition
Tokyo
Wonder Festival
Chiba
NAKED Sakura Festival
Kyoto
Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival
Kanagawa
Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
Hokkaido
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