Planning Tokyo's Sumida City Ward Sleiman Azizi Sumida City in Tokyo is filled with Edo Period history. Famous for its sumo culture, the area also boasts some fantastic museums,..
Activities Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The annual Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival sees Japan's national flower displayed in a unique way - on life sized dolls!..
Culture Ushijima Shrine Sleiman Azizi Located by Sumida River, Ushijima Shrine is a Shinto shrine that features a rare wooden miwa torii - a three gated torii - as well..
Recommended Nightlife ULTRA JAPAN 2026 Mid Sep ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL is Japan's largest EDM festival. The world's greatest DJ's unite and battle in Tokyo's Odaiba..
Culture Sugito Town Lantern Festival 2026 Early Aug In early August, Sugito Town in Saitama Prefecture celebrates summer for two evenings with a lantern festival. “The Milky Way ..
Activities Mt. Fuji Centre in Fujinomiya Elena Lisina Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka offers the chance to learn about Mt. Fuji. The centre is a beautiful building whose reflection..
Culture Vegan Festivals In Japan? Sébastien Duval Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagoya host (bi)annual vegan festivals with food trucks/stalls by Japanese vegan businesses. In spring & autumn,..
Planning Tokyo's Katsushika City Ward Sleiman Azizi Katsushika City is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is famous for its old-fashioned ambience. Temples, shrines, parks and..