Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2026 Early - Mid Jan Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated to the god of prosperity
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2026 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional ball game.
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2025 Sep 13th - Sep 14th The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara.
Culture The Beer Fes in Nagaoka 2025 Aug 29th - Aug 31st Billed as the largest craft beer event on the Sea of Japan coastline, the Beer Fes in Nagaoka is set to include a wide variety of craft breweries not
Activities Hiking Mount Takamiyama in Onomichi Guillaume Doré You will soon get to the end of the street and get to the start of the... There is a second trail that start right next to it.
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's also a bit of a gem for sakura
Activities 3-Day Adventure in Tama Featured The Tama area is home to a number of onsen (hot springs), ryokan (traditional inns), museums, traditional workshops, outdoor activities, and eateries serving
Culture Tanzan Shrine in Nara Bryan Baier century 13-story pagoda and many other beautiful and historic buildings, a mountaintop location and lots of deciduous trees that erupt into riotous color in
