Culture Sakaide Ohashi Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Running for almost 60 years now, the Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a multi-day summertime affair which boasts parades, dance performances, taikodai (taiko
11 Food PST Roppongi Michael B With a fusion of Italian, French, Japanese, and Okinawan ingredients, PST offers one-of-a-kind appetizers and unmatched wood fired pizzas.
8 Food Echigo Winery Michael B Niigata may be known for its leading sake breweries, but Echigo Winery proves the region is not a one-trick pony when it comes to alcohol.
6 Culture Uonuma Koji Salon Michael B Take a trip to see how a truly unique Japanese product is made.
Food Nabe Matsuri Hanno & Hidaka 2026 Mid Feb Piping hot hearty soups called nabe are a Japanese staple in the winter, which warms you from the inside.
Activities Minions Theme Park Opens at USJ Emma Yama This yellow extravaganza includes a 3-D ride, minion-themed food bazaar and a merchandise marketplace.
Culture An Enriching Getaway in Ome City Veronica Carnevale When the busyness of city life becomes too much, Ome’s natural and cultural charms are only a 60 to 90-minute train ride away.
Transportation Nagasaki's Fruit-themed Bus Stops Kim Bergström There are numerous ways to get from A to B, and many of those options are... transport themselves that have the kawaii factor, with many stops adding a