Planning Kurashiki One of Asia's Best Cities to Explore on Foot Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 , pausing at little shops, or stumbling upon a quiet shrine or lively festival
Culture Omuroyama Yamayaki 2027 Early Feb The Omuro Yamayaki Festival is held in spring each year, and it's an event with around 700 years of history.
Nightlife ULTRA JAPAN 2018 Featured This year was the 5th anniversary of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL in Japan.
Culture Nordic Sauna Fes 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th The festival is a ticketed event, with advanced tickets slightly cheaper
Activities Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Urasa Kim Bergström Hakkai, Hakkaisan Shrine is known for its annual fire walking festival... Bishamondo Temple Home to the annual Naked Pushing Festival
Culture Arita Autumn Ceramics Fair 2026 Late Nov The Arita Autumn Ceramics Festival is designed as an event where visitors can appreciate the charms of Arita in various ways – obviously, exploring Arita
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Activities Japan's Fruit Capitals Kim Bergström Spring brings the Apple Blossom Festival, while autumn fills the city with... October's annual Grape Festival adds food stalls, music, and paid wine