Culture Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park 2026 May 29th - Jun 7th Fireflies are a beloved symbol of early summer in Japan, and their incredible bioluminescent glow has captured the imagination of..
Sapporo Ramen Show 2026 May 18th - May 31st If you're a foodie with a love for noodles, the Sapporo Ramen Show in Hokkaido is an event you won't want to miss. The annual..
Sapporo Flower Carpet 2026 Jun 19th - Jun 21st The Sapporo Flower Carpet is an annual event which started in 2014 to commemorate the opening of Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza. Local..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2026 May 29th - May 31st The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.
Food Setouchi Gourmet Festival 2027 Late Feb The Setouchi Gourmet Festival takes place at Ueno Park, and it's a celebration of the culinary delights you can find in the..
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular..
Transportation Japan Rail Pass Prices Set to Increase Kim Bergström Apr 17, 2023 Japan Railways recently announced that price increases for JR Rail Passes will be implemented as of October 2023.
Culture Nara Ikimono Museum Kim Bergström The Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..