Food Hangyodon Pop-Up Cafe to Hit Four Cities Kim Bergström Feb 12, 2025 To mark the 40th anniversary of Hangyodon, the beloved half-fishman character from Sanrio, a pop-up cafe event is taking place for..
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of marathon..
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts..
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional..
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Planning CNN Names Kansai Region a Top Pick for 2025 Travel Kim Bergström Jan 4, 2025 CNN has named the Kansai region as one of their top places to travel for 2025, with the upcoming World Expo and other destinations..