Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S supporting the continuing tradition of turning iron into fine works of art and function.The museum displays describe the process and history of this 1000
Culture Kurume Ueki Festival 2026 Late Feb - Mid Mar The Kurume Ueki Festival includes a number of local vendors gathering together to exhibit and sell 100,000 plants in approximately 1000 types, ensuring
Culture Yokote Okuribon Festival 2026 Aug 15th - Aug 16th For over 300 years, the people of Yokote in Akita Prefecture have gathered each August to celebrate the Okuribon Festival, a deeply rooted summer tradition
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Hot springs Due to Japan's high volcanic activity, there are some 3,000... in Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku - it is already more than 3000
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr The Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition celebrates this, with around 2000 of these traditional dolls on display.
Activities Oboshi Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström The grounds here are home to around 2000 cherry trees, and on clear days there's even the chance to score a view of Mount Fuji as well.
Activities Sakura Season at Shichikawa Dam Kim Bergström There are around 3000 cherry trees planted around the perimeter of the reservoir, and a cherry blossom festival takes place in late March to early April
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar Enjoy the beauty of around 1000 sakura trees in bloom Shida Riverside Park