Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Jul 17th - Oct 12th From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extinctio..
Activities Camellia Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 8th Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community race..
Activities Japan's Best Winter Adventures for 2026 Kim Bergström While Italy's Alpine resorts will host the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, Japan remains one of the most exciting playgrounds..
Culture Hello! Leaf Art World in Yokohama 2025-2026 Oct 11th - Feb 23rd Leaf paper-cutting is a highly specialized form of art in which detailed images are carved directly into real leaves using an ultra-fine..
Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Since its launch, the..
Culture Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th Tokyo's skyline is constantly evolving, and in late spring, architecture enthusiasts will have a chance to see it in a who..
Culture Sobue Ginkgo Festival 2026 Late Nov Every autumn, the town of Sobue in Aichi Prefecture transforms into a sea of gold for the annual Sobue Ginkgo Festival, celebr..
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan and wondering where to start on your own trolley tourism adventure, this guide covers 10 things worth..