Culture Ten of Japan's Weirdest Events Serena Ogawa More details February: Kasedori Matsuri This unusual festival... More details April: Kanamara Matsuri Not for the faint of
Culture Kure: A Historic Fishing Town Chiara Terzuolo fishing industry, and is particularly known for the tradition of catching katsuo... everywhere, ranging from food stalls and restaurants that serve fresh katsuo
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S Follow in the footsteps of Matsuo Basho and centuries of pilgrims through six Saitama Prefecture towns.
Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus Aug 5, 2015 Waraji Matsuri July 31 – August 1 Held in Fukushima City, Fukushima: locals... Sansa Odori Matsuri August 1-4 Held in Morioka, Iwate: world's largest
Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim Bergström You'll also find plenty of greens around Matsue Castle, and a fun experience
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2026 Feb 1st - Feb 28th Please note that the "Oni Matsuri Special Event" at Kinugawa Onsen
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi Prefecture A great day trip