Culture The World of Hina in a Period House 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture. Every year for the "hina..
Activities Oagata Shrine Plum Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Mar Aichi's Oagata Shrine is home to a plum grove with over 300 weeping trees in shades of red, pink, and white. Each year a plum..
Shopping Iori Sherilyn Siy Iori, one of the most trusted Imabari Towel specialty stores, understands the role towels play in our everyday lives. A fine quality..
Culture 10 Things to Do in Japan in February Lynda Hogan There are dozens of things to do in Japan in February. This article includes 10 suggestions for a memorable visit. Celebrations..
Culture Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Pavilion Peter Sidell This small museum in Kawazu, on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is home to wooden Buddhist statues..
Activities Saga Light Fantasy 2025-2026 Oct 4th - Jan 13th Illumination events are a staple over the winter months in Japan, and the annual Saga Light Fantasy event has now been running..
Culture Toshima City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Gritty Toshima City Ward is home to not only shopping and entertainment but also some fascinating temple and shrines. These include..
Culture Blessing Forest Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Jan 18th Blessing Forest is the name of the 2024 / 2025 winter illumination at the Keyaki Hiroba in Tamaari Town, formerly known as Saitama..