Culture
Urasa Naked Man Pushing Festival
Urasa's Naked Pushing Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants dressed in..
Activities
Tokamachi Snow Festival
The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Activities
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival
Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Activities
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
Being Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa's cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom in the months of January and February...
Food
Japan Furusato Food Festival
The Japan Furusato Food Festival showcases a range of unique hometown foods from across the country. It also places an emphasis..
Culture
Japan International Orchid and Flower Show
The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower show started back in 1991, and has grown into of the world's largest floral..
Culture
Odaiba Bread Festival
The Odaiba Bread Festival is now in its 7th year, and showcases a range of different carb-filled delights. From melon pan to bagels,..
Culture
Ningyocho Sake and Wine Fes
The Ningyocho Sake and Wine Fes takes place in Tokyo's Yurakucho area, and celebrates these two much-loved beverages. Various..
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Urasa Naked Man Pushing Festival
Niigata
Tokamachi Snow Festival
Niigata
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival
Niigata
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
Okinawa
5 Things to Do in Hakodate
Hokkaido
Takada Castle Sakura Festival
Niigata
King George
Tokyo
Kaotan Ramen
Tokyo
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Food
Blaise Tacos
Sherilyn SiyA tiny homey shop in the Akihabara Okachimachi area where you can get cheap and quick Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, and..
Shopping
Hitachi Osakana Center Michi no Eki
Sleiman AziziHitachi Osakana Center in Ibaraki is a michi no eki road station known for its seafood. An intense local ambience can be found inside..
Culture
The Origin of the Tea Ceremony
Gary LuscombeA look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We will also explore some of the more off the beaten path places..
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Culture
Japan for Kids
Elena LisinaIn Japan there is plenty of entertainment for kids, including theme and amusement parks, museums with hands-on exhibits, aquar..