Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration... Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the climbing season from July
Culture Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival 2026 Early Nov The Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival will once again light up Naha this autumn, running from November 1st to 3rd at Shuri Castle Park and Kokusai Street
Culture Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug The Inagawa Fireworks Festival has been running for over 70 years, and it sees 4000 fireworks launched from the banks of the Ina River.
Culture Ryushi Memorial Museum, Omori Peter Sidell In the suburbs between Tokyo and Kawasaki, this small, charming museum is dedicated to the works of celebrated Japanese artist Ryushi Kawabata.
Culture Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Comes to Hokkaido Kim Bergström May 2, 2025 TeamLab’s latest permanent exhibition, “Infinite Life Proliferating on the Ruins of a Church – A Whole Year per Year,” opens on May 2nd at the newly reopened
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Feb 15, 2025 It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Planet have recommended Yoshino
Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs and some of the country’s