Culture Kameido Tenjin Shrine Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Kameido Tenjin Shrine Plum Festival showcases the seasonal beauty of these springtime blooms. The shrine grounds also have a..
Food Sakana and Japan Festival 2026 Late Feb As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight..
Culture Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival 2026 Late Apr The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival has been an annual event since 2000, and highlights the port city's connection with international..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Shiokaze Park Elena Lisina Located on Odaiba Island, Shiokaze Park will host beach volleyball with a venue capacity of 12,000 spectators. Many activities like..
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..
Culture Ota City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Ota City Ward is not only famous for its international airport but is home to a wide variety of temples and shrines. Some of them..
Activities 10 Things to Do in Japan During January Kim Bergström The first month of the year has a host of fun eats and activities to enjoy, from ski spots to snow monkeys, and plenty more. Discover..
Culture Anatomy of a Tatami Room Sherilyn Siy Have you ever been curious what's underneath that nice and fragrant tatami mat? Take a peek underneath ours when we updated..