Activities Kounotori no Sato Stork Preserve Elizabeth S Oriental storks, extinct in Japan for 40 years, are making a comeback at a preserve outside of Tokyo. A breeding pair from Tama..
Accommodation Hotel Sansuien Ekaterina Bespyatova Stay at this upscale hotel in close proximity to Kochi Castle, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and learn a few things about..
Culture Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel Denes Perlaky Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel is where the hidden Christians of Nagasaki were brought to, and tortured to give up their faith. After..
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Mid May The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "Up",..
12 Activities Shinagawa Aquarium: An Aquatic Escape Featured Shinagawa Aquarium - What better way to spend an afternoon than to admire some colorful fish and catch a show?
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2026 Sunday - Feb 8th The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2026 Nov 8th - Nov 22nd Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Haneda Matsuri 2026 Late Jul The annual Haneda Matsuri, or Haneda Festival, is held on the last week of July every year.