Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2027 Late Mar - Mid Apr Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including..
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2027 Late Mar For three nights in late March, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine will host the Night Cherry Blossom Pilgrimage, an event that invites..
Culture Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2027 Mid Jan Dating back to the early 17th century, the Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War event is a prayer for a bountiful fish catch, featuring..
Activities 5 Reasons to Visit Showa Kinen Park in Spring Kim Bergström Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park is one beautiful place well worth exploring during the spring season, and this guide covers five great..
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2027 Late Mar Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five yea..
Activities Pokémon GO at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Kim Bergström Feb 17, 2025 As part of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, a Pokémon GO event will offer an immersive experience where visitors can encounter Pokémon ..
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Feb 15, 2025 It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Pla..
Planning JAL Increasing Flights Between San Diego and Tokyo Kim Bergström Feb 5, 2025 If you're based on the west coast of the United States, getting to Japan is set to become even easier. Japan Airlines will be..