First Glimpses of Okinawa's Junglia Kim Bergström Okinawa's Junglia is set to open in summer 2025, combining all the thrills of a traditional theme park with the peaceful luxury of its surroundings.
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
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr Held at Ishioka Event Square, the festival highlights the Horo-jishi, a... The day’s schedule includes taiko drumming, a multi-division dance contest
Activities 3-Day Exploration of Kozushima Veronica Carnevale Kozushima is a roughly 18.5 km2 island situated 180 km south of central Tokyo.
Culture Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2026 Early Nov A festival is held at the lighthouse in early November each year, allowing visitors to explore the interior of this historic structure for one day only
Kurume Azalea March 2026 Mid - Late Apr A flower-filled event for good mental and physical health Kurume City Central Park
Culture Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you experience the former capital's tradition with a highly anticipated performance
Accommodation The Celestine Shiba Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald The Celestine Shiba Tokyo is a refined hotel created on historical Satsuma grounds.