Culture Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Every summer in mid-August, Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture hosts the Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks Festival along the banks of th..
Culture Toyohashi Minato City Marathon 2026 Early Nov Looking for an approachable end-of-year race to cap off your running goals? The Toyohashi Minato City Marathon offers just that,..
Culture Taimatsu Akashi Festival 2026 Early Nov The Taimatsu Akashi is one of Japan’s three major fire festivals, held annually on the second Saturday of November in Sukagawa..
Culture Aniera Festa 2026 Mid Sep Aniera Festa, Nagano Prefecture’s largest outdoor anime song festival, has become a must-visit event for fans of anisong and J..
Activities Marie's Farm Kim Bergström One of the best ways to enjoy Uonuma's summertime charm is by visiting Marie's Farm.
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström Jul 11, 2025 British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonably..
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..