15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina In Japan, they are called matsu no ki, or matsu for short, and grow in... In Japan, matsu is considered a symbol of courage, perseverance and longevity
Accommodation Matsumae Ryokan Celine Villeneuve Enjoy one night under the sign of Japanese hospitality in Matsumae Ryokan, in Nara City.
Nightlife Matsuri Tribe Peter Sidell Held at Tokyo's landmark Ageha nightclub, Matsuri Tribe is an all-day all-night trance music event with DJs and bands from around the world.
Culture Doburoku Matsuri 2026 Saturday - Nov 28th The Koami Shrine holds a doburoku (sake) festival annually on the 28th of November.
Culture Gion Matsuri 2026 Jul 1st - Jul 31st Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion Matsuri
Recommended Culture Sanja Matsuri 2026 Mid May Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and features over 100 mikoshi floats paraded through the grounds of Senso-ji temple.
Culture Kashiwa Matsuri 2026 Late Jul Kashiwa Matsuri is a huge festival with a wide range of street food, music, games, dance, and floats.