Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2026 Mid Jun Somewhere around 100 horses take part in the festival, and they march along a 14-kilometer route from shrine to shrine.
Culture Japan Olympic Museum Sherilyn Siy The Olympic flame lit from a sacred site in ancient Olympia in Greece is kept alive at the Japan Olympic Museum.
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble inbound tourism stats Here are some key numbers to paint the picture: In 2024... Source: World Economic Forum A survey in 2024 of nearly 7,800 foreign visitors
Activities Christmas Flower Show on Awajishima 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Jan On the island of Awajishima, a short ride by car or bus from Kobe, is the... Green Hall," is undergoing renovations and will reopen on March 20, 2025
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2026 Wednesday - Oct 14th Festival attendees can check out the Twilight Express (a locomotive train... which discontinued service in 2015), pick up some fun regional ekiben
Transportation Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA Kim Bergström Oct 3, 2025 For a limited time, travelers in Japan can experience the whimsical world of Pikmin Terrace.
Culture Daiju-ji Temple Digital Art Night 2025 Jan 17th - 19th 2025 Past Event This January, Daiju-ji Temple in Okazaki City will host a unique event combining centuries-old history with modern technology.
Hokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Tsuruga, Fukui Kim Bergström Mar 12, 2024 From March 16th, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will extend by six stops, expanding into Fukui Prefecture.