Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Sano Shrine hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including Nawashiroda... held on February 18 to pray for a good harvest—and Otaue Sai—a spring festival
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan (2026) Joanna Ligon During the Nakameguro Sakura Festival, the area comes alive with food stalls... The park’s festive atmosphere and food stalls make it a must-visit hanami
Accommodation Celebrate Christmas in Style at Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ryan Noble Winter lights shimmer across the skyline, festive markets pop up all over... family, planning a romantic winter getaway, or searching for the ultimate festive
Activities 5 of Kansai's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström year during spring, Wakayama's Kimiidera Temple is home to a sakura festival... The festival dates can fluctuate slightly from year to year depending on
Activities Haru Ranman Festa at Sanuki Mannou Park Kim Bergström The park often likens the festival to a 'passing the baton' situation
Activities Yunomiya Zaronbai Plum Garden Illuminations 2027 Early - Mid Feb In 2025, the end date of the festival is not fixed (it depends on the flowers
Activities Komuroyama Park Azalea Viewing Party 2026 Apr 11th - Apr 30th Shizuoka's Komuroyama Park is home to an azalea festival around mid-April
Activities Wild Hokkaido Viola van Onselen This story explores a five-day eco-tourism journey through Hokkaido, highlighting how the region promotes sustainable tourism beyond its famous winter festivals