Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts..
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Feb 5th - Apr 5th One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2026 Wednesday - Feb 11th The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional..
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Mid Feb The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2027 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Planning CNN Names Kansai Region a Top Pick for 2025 Travel Kim Bergström Jan 4, 2025 CNN has named the Kansai region as one of their top places to travel for 2025, with the upcoming World Expo and other destinations..
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