Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao, are rebuilding.
Culture Shitamachi Furusato Bon Odori Festival 2026 Mid Aug A summer tradition collaborating with Fukushima in 2024 Okachimachi Station (South Exit Station Square)
Culture Unique Ema in Kyoto Kim Bergström This guide covers 5 temples and shrines in the prefecture with ema that take on one-of-a-kind shapes and styles.
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th Enjoy this warming winter meal in Tsuruoka Ginza Dori, 1-chōme-3 Honchō, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0034, Japan
Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann Okinawa), and Myoko-Togakushi-Renzan (Niigata, Nagano Prefectures) in 2015... There are currently (Jan 2021) 65 “certified forests” in all parts of Japan
The On Matsuri in Nara Bryan Baier Nov 16, 2015 Additional events commence from 1 o’clock in and around the shrine grounds... On Matsuri has been held every year since then without interruption. 2015
Food veJin: Vegan Ramen Veronica Carnevale Opened on November 22, 2023, Tokyo vege ramen veJin (hereinafter veJin) is a specialty ramen restaurant that crafts delectable ramen and side dishes with
Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Jul 17th - Oct 12th From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extinctions – The Big Five.