Sendai Opens New East-West Subway Line Justin Velgus Nov 22, 2015 Sendai opens its new Tozai (east-west) subway line on 6 December 2015.
Activities Kozushima—Stargazing on Tokyo’s Dark Sky Island Tom Fay One of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets, Kozushima is a little-visited island getaway 45 minutes by plane or a minimum of 4 hours by boat from the city and is
Activities Tone River Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Sep The 2022 event will include four of the country's top pyrotechnics
A Tour with a Difference: Oyama’s Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare corner of one of the region’s most revered treasures, Oyama Afuri Shrine (大山阿夫利神社... and performing arts that originally was devised to complement the Tokyo 2020
Activities Tsunan Sunflower Festival 2026 Early - Late Aug The Tsunan Sunflower Festival showcases around 500,000 of these beautiful seasonal blooms over a 4 hectare space.
Kahoen Sakura Festival 2026 Early - Late Apr Saturdays during the event (Saturday, April 13th and Saturday, April 20th for 2024
Culture Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai 2026 Late Apr - Early May After attracting nearly two million visitors in 2024, the Star Wars Day Yokohama Minatomirai event is back, promising even more immersive content, hands-on
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2026 Jul 12th - Jul 26th 2026 July Grand Sumo Tournament information Venue Tickets available from... Sumo ranking announced IG Arena, Nagoya May 16, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 Check