Planning Spring in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon The cold grip of winter gives way to blooming flowers and longer, sun-drenched days. From March to May, the entire country comes alive.
Culture Fuji Rock Week 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you can't make it to the mountains of Niigata this summer for the Fuji Rock Festival, this might just be the next best thing.
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2026 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the completion of freshly brewed
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering a stunning display of
Activities Shonan International Marathon 2026 Early Dec The Shonan International Marathon has been a winter tradition for over 20 years, drawing more than 20,000 runners annually to the beautiful Shonan coastline
Culture JAPA VALLEY TOKYO Opening in 2027 Kim Bergström Sep 1, 2025 Pharrell Williams and NIGO® are set to bring a new cultural landmark to Tokyo in 2027 with the opening of JAPA VALLEY TOKYO.
Activities Two Japanese Hiking Routes Among World's Best Kim Bergström May 6, 2025 TimeOut recently named two of Japan’s hiking routes among the world’s best, spotlighting just how much the country has to offer for outdoor enthusiasts
Transportation Transit Guide: Tokyo Subway Ticket Veronica Carnevale The Tokyo Subway Ticket provides unlimited access to the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for a flat rate.