Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for ..
Culture Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks 2026 Late Aug Every summer, the Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks lights up the skies over southern Kyushu in one of the region’s m..
Culture Fukuoka Castle Night Market 2026 Early - Mid Aug Fukuoka Castle Night Market brings a dose of summer magic to Maizuru Park each year in early August, transforming the historic Fukuoka..
Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström If you're exploring Japan and find yourself in Kobe, don't miss the vibrant streets of Kobe Chinatown, known locally as..
Activities Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 Fans of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have something to look forward to at Universal Studios Japan, with the much-anticipated reopening..
Food Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 15, 2025 Hilton Osaka is inviting guests into the world of the Moomins next month with two events, each bringing the beloved characters of..
Culture Kamimizo Summer Festival 2026 Late Jul The Kamimizo Summer Festival is one of Sagamihara's most cherished events, and it takes place in late July each year around..
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebratio..