Culture Kameido Tenjin Shrine Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Kameido Tenjin Shrine Plum Festival showcases the seasonal beauty of these springtime blooms. The shrine grounds also have a..
Food Sakana and Japan Festival 2026 Late Feb As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight..
Culture Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival 2026 Late Apr The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival has been an annual event since 2000, and highlights the port city's connection with international..
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than what..
Area Obihiro Serving the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, Tokachi Obihiro Airport is a natural gateway to the central area of the island. The city of Obihiro is only around 15 miles from the airport and is known..
Activities Cocoon City Illumination 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Feb Information for the annual winter night illumination at Cocoon City with its color changing Christmas tree.
Culture The Bandai Museum Linka Wade The Bandai Museum in Mibu, Tochigi is a wonderland of toys - from Gundam to Sailor Moon to Pre-War era playthings.
Culture Hara Museum ARC Kim Bergström Hara Museum ARC was opened in Gunma Prefecture back in 1998, as an annex to Tokyo's Hara Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum's..
