Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon This guide presents a brief introduction to some of Japan's popular ways to embrace the festive season.
Activities 3 of Niigata's Top Hydrangea Spots Kim Bergström In typical years there's a festival held here to celebrate their beauty... , but even without the festival you'll still find an amazing number
Activities Sakura at Makino Park Kim Bergström From late March through until early April each year, Kochi's Makino Park is home to a cherry blossom festival to celebrate the beauty of spring.
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano 2027 Early Apr Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year.
8 Activities Otaru Candle Light Snow Paths Jaime Wong In February, alongside the Sapporo Snow Festival, Otaru holds its own Snow Light Path festival.
Activities Spectacular Yokohama Flowers Rey Waters Spring Tulip Festival Yokohama Park, Flowers everywhere at Yamashita and Harbor View Parks.