23 Activities Miho-no-Matsubara in Shimizu Illaura Rossiter On the coast at Shimizu, a suburb of Shizuoka in central Japan, Miho-no-Matsubara is a beautiful seaside pine grove, with a quaint local legend and a great
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Ursula Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto.
Food Cicada Sake and Teahouse Bonson Lam Maybe my mother in law has a clue, having collected Cicadas and butterflies in her youth in this mountain village, filled with the joy of nature.
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Thursday - Feb 12th The event takes place along a 700 meter stretch of National Route 309,... route, visitors can also enjoy traditional music and dance performances, a
Culture Czech Festival 2025 Early Nov The Czech Festival in Kansai is Japan's largest Czech-based event, and the multi-day affair includes a variety of ways to connect with this charming European
Setouchi Triennale 2025 Apr 18th - Nov 9th The 2025 edition promises to be a landmark event, bringing the total number... and community has garnered the Triennale international recognition as a
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2026 Mid Apr The event also includes a variety of music and stage performances, plus... a peony seedling market if you'd like to try growing them yourself
Culture Shonan Bread Festival 2026 Late Feb Bread is a food that has found its way into hearts and homes across the... Its simple yet versatile nature works with a wide range of flavors, and
