Shopping A Stroll Along Aomori Bay Imogen Riethmuller See architectural gems, spectacular Nebuta Festival floats and anything apple-related you can think of!
Nightlife A Night at the Okazaki Fireworks Festival [Closed] Chris Glenn Okazaki Hanabi taikai, Fireworks Fetival
Culture Kanda Myojin: Akihabara's Vermilion Shrine Todd Wojnowski The picturesque Kanda Myojin is immensely important in the Shinto religion, has a notable history, and hosts one of Tokyo's biggest festivals.
Tenjin Matsuri - Yomiyasai Kaitlynn Scannell The Tenjin Matsuri is said to be the greatest festival in Osaka with a history stretching over a thousand years.
Nightlife Hanyu Natsu Matsuri 2026 Mid Jul Saitama's Hanyu city buzzes with energy at its annual summer festival.
Culture Experiencing Sanja Matsuri Anonymous Take a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture at the Sanja Festival held annually in Tokyo.
Activities Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2026 May 16th - May 17th The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata.
10 Get Ready for Yamakasa Tristan Scholze The 750-year-old Yamakasa festival is Fukuoka's most exciting.