Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2025-2026 Early Dec - Early Jan Shirahama dates back to the Meiji era when local fishermen brought the plants... time, Shirahama became known as “Aloe Village,” where over 30,000 aloe plants
12 Culture Iseshima: Location 2016 G7 Summit Sarah Chaney The first is Futami Okitama Shrine's Married Couple Rock and Mikimoto... The guardian deity of Okitama Shrine is a frog.
Culture Mejiro no Mori Sleiman Azizi Established by residents wanting to protect against development, the wood featuresnumerous trees and plants, wild birds, a pond and a curious looking tree
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Sunday - Sep 2nd On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
The Beauty of Washi Paper Kim Bergström Their most popular products are papers made from gampi plants, which are... Washi paper experiences further afield Outside of Tokyo, there are many places
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec Hosted at Aore Nagaoka's central plaza (Nakadoma), the festive event is returning after a three-year hiatus, blending holiday charm with a cozy winter
Culture Timber Woodcraft in Shogawa, Toyama Alena Eckelmann The river, which flows for 115km through mountains areas, has always played... wood carving festival 30 years ago, and he has enjoyed making wooden plates
8 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Haruki Station Bonson Lam Facing the warm Pacific current, it may be one of the first places in Osaka to see cherry blossoms.
