Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 ., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Life,” with a shimmering gold-covered art piece known
Culture Ark Hills Autumn Festival 2026 Mid - Late Sep If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate all things fall in Tokyo, head to the ARK Hills Autumn Festival.
Culture Asuka Niimasu Fertility Shrine Bryan Baier ’s culture.... the Nihon Giryaku notes that the shrine was ordered to be moved to its present
Planning Japan's Border Reopening on October 11th Kim Bergström After what has felt like an eternity to many, Japan is set to open its borders for visa-free, independent travel as of October 11th.
Ukiyo-e RE:BORN 2025-2026 Apr 26th - Jan 18th Looking for a time-traveling experience that fuses traditional Japanese art with cutting-edge digital technology?
Culture All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest 2026 Early Feb The All-Japan Shimotsukare Contest returns this year after a five-year hiatus, and it celebrates this traditional dish from Tochigi Prefecture. 400 participants
Culture Yumeji Festival 2026 Early Sep Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painter and poet Takehisa Yumeji
Cheese and Whey Festival 2026 Early Nov taste and compare cheeses from factories across the country, sample dishes made with cheese and whey from popular restaurants, and even take part in a