Activities Asama Kogen Rhododendron Festival 2026 May 8th - May 31st The Asama Kogen Rhododendron Festival includes an incredible 150,000 rhododendrons covering an area the size of 10 Tokyo Domes...
Activities Nagushiyama Azalea Festival 2026 Apr 3rd - Apr 30th Nagushiyama is a mountain in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, which is home to a large number of azalea bushes. An annual festival has..
Activities Akagi Nature Park Kim Bergström Located at the western foot of Gunma's Mt. Akagi at an altitude of 600 to 700 meters, the Akagi Nature Park covers an area..
Planning Japan Dropping COVID Entry Requirements This May Kim Bergström Apr 6, 2023 Good news – the Japanese government is scrapping COVID vaccine or negative PCR test entry requirements as of May 8th, 2023.
Culture Mino Festival 2027 Mid Apr The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flower..
JR Tadami Line Kim Bergström The JR Tadami line is a scenic railway route that runs through the mountainous regions of Fukushima and Niigata prefectures. The..