8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still in operation.
8 Activities Shimanami Kaido in Ehime Lily Shimanami Kaido is a cycling route leading from Onomichi City in the Hiroshima prefecture to Imabari city in Ehime prefecture.
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture for their
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2026 Mid Mar Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the completion of freshly brewed
First Starbucks Opens in Tottori Edward Yagisawa May 26, 2015 First Starbucks opens in Tottori, with over 1000 people lining up as Starbucks now has stores in all 47 prefectures.
Activities Lily Appreciation Love Week 2026 Early Jun The tradition began in 2017 when Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture, known
Food All Japan Gyoza Festival 2026 Mid Sep allows attendees to enjoy a range of gyoza varieties from all corners of the country, including offerings from gyoza hotspots like Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture
10 Culture Sky High in Aomori's ASPAM Bridget Ye No matter how long you plan to stay in Aomori City, there are countless places to go, one of which is the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center, or ASPAM, Aomori