Activities Takasaki Spring Festival 2026 Early Apr On the first weekend of April each year, the Takasaki Spring Festival is held around the city's Motenashi Square and Kannonyama..
Shopping Best Convenience Stores in Japan: Your One-Stop Gui... Liz Ong Whether you’re a first-time visitor or otherwise, you’ll definitely be visiting at least one convenience store while you’re in..
Activities Toyooka’s Next Best Culinary Experience? A Forest R... Alexandra Hongo A new fantastic outdoor experience was introduced in Toyooka, the city of storks. The experience was inspired by the locals'..
Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 8th The Arita Hina Pottery Festival has been running for almost 20 years now, and visitors can explore a variety of traditional hina..
Activities Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr Back in 1953, the Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fukui City Tourism Association planted thousands of cherry blossom..
Activities Hagi Okan Plum Garden Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Hagi Okan Plum Garden is home to an impressive 300 plum trees encompassing 11 varieties, and they bloom from the end of January..