Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Early Aug lantern floats – and in turn, boost the area's tourism – was started in 2012
11 Temple of Confucius in Nagasaki Takako Sakamoto I visited Nagasaki Lantern Festival on 21st February 2015.
Culture Gingko Trees in Hachioji Jaime Wong Golden gingko leaves shine during the 2016 Hachioji Gingko Festival
Shopping SEGA Megastore Coming to Shibuya PARCO Kim Bergström May 13, 2025 interview at Gamescom Asia that the company planned to open an official store in Tokyo, which is set to open in Shibuya’s PARCO shopping complex in summer 2025
Transportation Twilight Express Mizukaze Tom Roseveare Sep 18, 2015 The Twilight Express Mizukaze is set to launch in Spring 2017. The final designs were announced on September 16th.
Culture BitSummit 2026 Mid - Late Jul What began in 2013 as a small industry gathering of around 200 people has transformed into a major event that now draws thousands of gaming enthusiasts
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Please note that for 2025, the event runs on selected days only, which
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul Each year's theme captures the essence of the season (for 2025 the