Activities 5 of Japan's Best Castles for Sakura-viewing Kim Bergström There are close to 2000 cherry trees on the grounds here, and the spectacular... , Niigata The grounds of Niigata's Takada Castle are home to over 2000
Culture An Architectural Guide of Shinjuku Kim Bergström The 200 meter-high building is Tokyo's 28th tallest structure, and... The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies for the Tokyo 2020
Culture Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai 2026 Late Apr - Early May After attracting nearly two million visitors in 2024, the Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai event is back, promising even more immersive content, hands-on
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon In 2020, COVID-19 hit Japan, which led to a national state of emergency... The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a major point of national pride, was postponed
Recommended Culture Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2026 Late Sep - Mid Oct From September to October 2025, the historic city will host four unique... events under the banner of “Autumn in Takaoka, Craft City 2025” — a vibrant
Culture Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar Running for half a century as of 2024, the Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival takes place along a two-kilometer stretch of Tokiwadaira Sakura Street, creating
Planning Hokkaido Tops Japan's Prefectural Attractiveness Ra... Kim Bergström Oct 17, 2025 For 2025, Hokkaido, Kyoto, and Okinawa claimed the top three spots, as they did last year.
Culture 8-day Adventure Tour in Amami-Oshima Featured one part of a wider region designated as a World Natural Heritage since 2021... the Tobu Group, is offering this unique 8-day adventure from January 2024