Culture Matsu no Shitaya and Garden Jemma King After a long rejuvenating walk up to Mt Inari consider visiting Matsu no Shitaya and Garden to rest.
Culture Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue Featured Matsue Castle is the centerpiece of Matsue's well-preserved castle town. Sail around the castle's moats as if it were still the Edo Period.
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big “Tea Cities” due to the
Recommended Culture Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026 Aug 2nd - Aug 7th Nebuta Matsuri is the biggest festival in the Tohoku Region.... Get the Best View at Nebuta Matsuri!
Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus Aug 5, 2015 Waraji Matsuri July 31 – August 1 Held in Fukushima City, Fukushima: locals... Sansa Odori Matsuri August 1-4 Held in Morioka, Iwate: world's largest
Culture Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Summer matsuri in Japan are a joyous way to enjoy Japanese culture.
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Seasonal events such as the Sanja Matsuri, scenes from traditional Japan
Food Monsieur Masuno Arpajon Laura Welch Take a photo with Santa and enjoy baking made from local ingredients in one trip!