Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Late Sep Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that dates back over 400 years.
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual Momiji Festival.
Culture Who is Banksy? 2021 Aug 21st - Dec 5th 2021 Past Event For fans of the anonymous street artist Banksy, a special exhibition is taking place in Tokyo from August until December 2021.
Accommodation Henn Na Hotel Ginza Ignatius Koh Find out about Henn na Hotel – Japan's quirky hotel provider run by a robot concierge.
Activities Asakura Kirin Beer Park Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The Kirin Beer Park in Fukuoka is adjacent to a large flower field, which is home to cherry blossoms and poppies during spring, and cosmos flowers in the
Food Pokémon Comes to Komeda Coffee Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2025 This summer, Japan's popular Komeda Coffee chain and its sister noodle shop Okagean are inviting guests to enjoy a special Relax with Pokémon campaign.
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Sunday - Sep 2nd On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
Starbucks Announces Sakura-inspired Frappuccino Kim Bergström Feb 11, 2025 As spring approaches, Starbucks Japan is once again welcoming the season with a fun new creation—the White Peach and Sakura Warabimochi Frappuccino®.