Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Apr 24th - May 26th In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
Activities Beers of Japan Festival 2026 Apr 25th - Sep 23rd The popularity of craft beer has been on the rise in recent years, and the annual Beers of Japan event serves as a celebration of..
Shopping Yokohama Handmade Marche 2026 Jun 20th - Jun 21st The Yokohama Handmade Marche is Kanagawa's largest handmade event, with approximately 2,500 different vendors selling a variety..
Activities Miyagase Christmas 2026 Late Nov - Late Dec The annual Miyagase Christmas event includes a massive decorated native fir tree at the Miyagase Lakeside Park, fireworks displays,..
Activities Inzai Illuminations 2026-2027 Late Nov - Late Jan The Inzai Illuminations are a relatively new annual event which commenced back in 2018. The event has grown year after year, and..
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in..
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale Take a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, bountiful..