Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr As part of Ishioka City’s anniversary celebrations, the Spring Lion Festival returns in late April during the Golden Week holi..
Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 Hakuichi Co., Ltd., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Lif..
Activities Shonan International Marathon 2026 Early Dec The Shonan International Marathon has been a winter tradition for over 20 years, drawing more than 20,000 runners annually to the..
Culture EXPO Yokohama 2027 Mar 19th - Sep 26th EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA is an international horticultural exposition dedicated to advancing sustainability, urban greening, and the integration..
Planning Tokyo Named World's Top City for Green Spaces Kim Bergström Mar 22, 2025 Tokyo is often seen as a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, according..
Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström Beyond its traditional charm, Takayama offers plenty of seasonal beauty, especially in spring when vibrant flowers bloom across..
Culture Kamakura Bamboo Day 2026 Late Mar Kamakura’s much-anticipated Bamboo Day event is set to return, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and versati..