Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström Jun 2, 2025 With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub of cultural exploration.
Overseas Visitors Exceed 9 Million Edward Yagisawa Jul 23, 2015 high, totaling 9,139,900 — nearly 1.5 times the previous mark, set in 2014... government aiming to establish Japan as a "tourism nation" by the 2020
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May recognized by the New York Times as one of their top 52 places to visit in 2024
Culture The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto 2025 Jul 2nd - Nov 9th 2025 Past Event Blanc in France (2019), and the House of Hungarian Music in Budapest (2021... Now serving as the venue design producer for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
Culture Wind Chimes at Hisaizu Shrine 2026 Early Jul - Late Aug Information for the 2021 wind chimes and "goshuincho" at Hisaizu Shrine in the Iwatsuki district of Saitama City.
Activities The Around-the-World Rickshaw Neal Dang Jul 26, 2017 Three young men aim to carry a rickshaw all around the world to get people excited for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Food Strawberry Events to Enjoy This Winter [Closed] Kim Bergström This guide covers some strawberry events for the 2021/2022 season.
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2026 Sunday - Feb 15th The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanting to spread the enjoyment