Culture Osaka E-Pass Tiffany Aguilar The Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your stay.
Activities New Aquarium Opens in Sendai Roger Smith Jul 2, 2015 July 1st, 2015 marked a big day for lovers of sea life, with the opening of the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium.
Culture Meiji Jingu Museum Kim Bergström The venue spans two floors and is home to various items that were either used by or associated with Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Activities More Fun Coming to Oita for Sanrio Fans Kim Bergström 3 hours ago If you're heading to Kyushu soon, Oita has something exciting on the horizon.
Culture Sumida Art Festival 2026 Sep 4th - Dec 20th Launching in 2026, the Sumida Art Festival marks a new chapter in Tokyo's cultural calendar as the first comprehensive arts festival organized by a local
Culture Takatori Castle Festival 2026 Late Nov Each November, the historic town of Takatori in Nara Prefecture celebrates its proud samurai heritage with the Takatori Castle Festival.
Culture Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Nov For more than half a century, Yokote in Akita Prefecture has been home to one of the region's most striking seasonal traditions, the Yokote Chrysanthemum
Culture Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival.