Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2026 Mid Nov If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa area this November.
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi festival in Wakayama
Culture Iwamizawa Hyakumochi Festival 2026 Mid Sep Each autumn, Iwamizawa in Hokkaido comes alive with the Hyakumochi Festival, the city's largest event dedicated to mochi.
Culture Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonder... Tom Roseveare From alpine landscapes to glass art, Toyama offers hidden gems indoors and out
Culture Kurume Ueki Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Mar 24th The Kurume Ueki Festival includes a number of local vendors gathering together to exhibit and sell 100,000 plants in approximately 1000 types, ensuring
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Sunday - Feb 22nd Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow up to four meters deep
Transportation 5 of Chubu's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström The Chubu region's stations run the gamut from aesthetically-pleasing architectural masterpieces to relaxing havens for tired travelers.
Activities Galentine's Day Suggestions in Japan Kim Bergström Galentine's Day is a pseudo-holiday which came to prominence after a Parks and Recreation episode in 2010.