8 Travels in Northern Japan Akane Wakasugi Places featured: The Oirase river in Aomori, Yoshitsune Temple in Hokkaido and Akita's famous Kanto Festival.
Culture Yamagata Wine Bar 2026 May 16th - May 17th Set around Kaminoyama Castle and the nearby hot spring district, the festival... Many guests turn the festival into a full experience by staying at nearby
8 Culture Yanaizu's Nanokado Hadaka Mairi Stephanie Marley One of Japan's most famous Naked Man festivals
Activities Winter Wonderland Of Sounkyo Onsen Katherine Moore Explore the gorge, roam the Ice River festival and take a dip in a fabulous Onsen.
Activities Rhythm Rail Jam 2027 Late Feb Rhythm Rail Jam is Niseko's largest and most established winter snow festival, bringing together riders, spectators, and music lovers for a high-energy
Activities Odori Park Dan Traylor From the snow festival in February to the beer gardens in July, Odori Park is a hub for events in Sapporo
Food Oktoberfest in Yokohama 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct A German festival and general good time Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Culture Kairakuen UME The Lights 2027 Mid Feb - Mid Mar Held during the Mito Plum Festival season, Kairakuen UME The Lights is a nighttime illumination event that reimagines Kairakuen Garden after sunset.