12 Culture Konpira-san in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of central Japan's Shizuoka city, Konpira-san is a small hill with a relaxing atmosphere created by the shrines found among its
Activities Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis 2026 Late Oct As part of the WTA 500 series, the Toray Pan Pacific Open draws some of the world's top female players to compete on the city's outdoor hard courts.
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of marathon and picnic) or walk along
Shopping Setagaya Boroichi: Jan Edition 2027 Mid Jan Visitors can also try a popular snack sold only at the fair – the daikon
Food Kani-Doraku Crab Restaurant Rey Waters Kani-Doraku: Great dining in Yokohama, featuring crabs from throughout the country
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival 2026 Tuesday - Oct 20th Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival - crossing hot coals barefoot in the mountains of Niigata to ensure health and prosperity
Activities Hagi Okan Plum Garden Festival 2027 Mid Feb - Mid Mar The Hagi Okan Plum Garden is home to an impressive 300 plum trees encompassing 11 varieties, and they bloom from the end of January to mid-March.