Yakitori Japan Festival 2025 Early Oct The Yakitori Japan Festival in Yamaguchi's Nagato City celebrates this much-loved foodie favorite, and the two-day event will include 17 different yakitori
Beauty & Spa Goroko no Yu Hot Spring Elizabeth S Goroko no Yu hot spring spa in rural Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, has all the classic decor of an old-style hot spring with modern convenience.
Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2026 Late Feb Some no Komichi is a dyeing festival that celebrates this tradition during
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates this popular drink, and the event will include over 140 umeshu types available to sample from breweries all across
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi Prefecture A great day trip
12 Fifty Shades of Green Amber Mezbourian After the long cold winter, the countryside in Yamagata dramatically comes back to life, with a vibrant display of every shade of green you could
Garmin Run Japan 2026 Mid Jan It may not come as a surprise that the company is hosting the Garmin Run Japan event, which includes 5km and 10km routes.