Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Thursday - Feb 12th Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Culture Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the gro..
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May Osaka Maishima Seaside Park is covered with nemophila flowers in early April through early May. When they're at their best an..
Culture Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2026 Tuesday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..
Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2026 Late Mar The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy..
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2025-2026 Nov 1st - Feb 1st The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Late Mar The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in..