Culture Hachioji Festival 2026 Early Aug Regarded as one of the best float festivals in the Kanto region, the Hachioji Festival is a multi-day summer event which has several components.
Activities 4 Destinations for a Slice of Mindfulness in Japan Kim Bergström Japan has long been a magnet for travelers seeking moments of reflection... of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) feels almost inevitable here, which has
7 Culture Expo’70 Commemorative Park Rose Garden of Peace Lily The 1970 Expo Commemorative Park in Suita City has 5,600 red & pink roses in bloom each May, which were donated from nine countries.
Activities Japan International Birdman Rally 2026 Late Jul The Japan International Birdman Rally has been running for over four decades now, and involves participants attempting to fly, or rather glide, using homemade
Culture Kiryu Yagibushi Festival 2026 Early Aug performance featuring rhythmic drumming, flutes, and distinctive chants that has
Food Famous Gyukatsu Restaurant Opening in Arashiyama Veronica Carnevale The restaurant The new two-story restaurant has 66 seats.
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival has been running for almost half a century, and approximately 50 different potteries will be taking part in the event.
Culture Matsukawa Tarai Race 2026 Early Jul The Matsukawa Tarai Race is an event that has taken place along the Matsukawa River since 1956, and instead of fishing the boats are used for fun!