Activities Jindai Botanical Garden Plum Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 1st Tokyo's Jindai Botanical Gardens are home to numerous seasonal flowers, including various types of plum trees that blossom from late January to late March
Culture Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2026 Early - Late Apr There are a number of places across Japan to see wisteria during the spring months, and many would agree that Tokyo's best spot is Kameido Tenjin Shrine
Planning Tokyo's Arakawa City Ward Sleiman Azizi Arakawa City, one of Tokyo's 23 special wards is known for its gritty suburban image but the city is dotted with nods and reminders of Tokyo's pre-economic
Planning Four Japan Villages Win UN Global Tourism Honor Kim Bergström Dec 5, 2025 The global program highlights villages that are using tourism to protect culture, support local communities, and buil
Culture Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026 Early - Late Nov Exhibitions are spread across several venues, including Uchuugaoka Park... With its mix of contemporary art, local culture, and the awe of space exploration
Culture Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th year-old men seeking to ward off bad luck, but nowadays participants vary in age... The origins of the event are heavily tied to local folklore.
Culture Tatami 101 Sherilyn Siy If you are living in an old Japanese house and wish to change the tatami mats, you might find our experience helpful.
Activities Illumine Yokohama 2025 Dec 4th - Dec 30th The Illumine Yokohama event runs throughout December at Yamashita Park, and there are several different displays to appreciate.