Activities Autumn Leaves Forecast for 2023 Kim Bergström The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) releases projections of when autumn leaves should be at their best each year, and the..
Shopping Bay Walk Market 2026 Mid - Late Jul Designed as an event where you can shop and enjoy a stroll beside the water, the Bay Walk Market takes place around the waterf..
Food Refreshing Shaved Ice Spots in Shinagawa Featured On a hot summer’s day in Japan, nothing is quite as satisfying as a chilled bowl of kakigori, or shaved ice. Shinagawa serves ..
Culture Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug With origins dating back to the year 1650, the Chiguko River Fireworks Festival is a world-class event billed as the largest fireworks..
Culture Water and World Festa 2026 Late Jul Inspired in part by songkran festivals in South-East Asia, the Water and World Festa at Keyaki Hiroba offers a perfect way to cool..
Culture Hato Festival 2026 Late Jul Held every year on the 27th and 28th of July, the Hato Festival in Tottori's Kotoura Town has a history spanning more than 70..
Transportation Toei Subway Takes a Child-friendly Approach Kim Bergström Jul 24, 2023 The Toei Subway is doing their part to help alleviate some of the overwhelm that comes with traveling with small children, with..
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..