Food Fukushima: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni While Fukushima was the location of the 2011 nuclear accident that occurred due to a powerful earthquake, there is so much more to this prefecture’s history
Activities Winter Fantasy at Sanuki Manno Park 2025-2026 Nov 29th - Jan 12th Winter Fantasy at Sanuki Manno Park is a large-scale illumination event, covering a space of around 30,000 square meters with approximately 600,000 LED
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kuzuharagaoka Shrine Peter Oxley Set amidst an area of outstanding natural beauty, Kuzuharagaoka Shrine has a history that dates back to 14th century Japan.
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Koishikawa Korakuen is a beautiful garden located in Tokyo's Bunkyo... ward, and it's well-known as a spot for enjoying the best of autumn
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Pottery holds a significant place in Japanese culture and has links with... types on offer, the event offers some hands-on experiences including a
Culture Hibiya Park Gardening Show 2026 Mid - Late Oct The Hibiya Park Gardening Show started in 2003 as a way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the park's opening, and includes a gardening contest, displays
Activities Galentine's Day Suggestions in Japan Kim Bergström Galentine's Day is a pseudo-holiday which came to prominence after a Parks and Recreation episode in 2010.
Activities Live Like the Locals in Nishi-Awa Bryan Baier This wild corner of Shikoku’s Tokushima Prefecture boasts a hospitable and rustic culture, unique to this part of Japan, born out of Nishi-Awa’s rugged