Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white.
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr In the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, spring arrives later than in other
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Indulge your artist’s eye and cultural curiosities in Akita Prefecture!... Art-wise, the prefecture’s museums showcase works by Akita-related, Japanese
Culture Zentsuji Temple Anna Sheffer embarking on the Ohenro, an 88-temple trek around the island's four prefectures... Located in Zentsuji town, Kagawa Prefecture, Zentsuji is the birthplace
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Food Yume – The Queen of Kaki Alena Eckelmann Yume, literally "dream", is also the brand name given to a high-quality persimmon produced in the Kudoyama area in Wakayama Prefecture.
Culture Japanese Mascot Grand Prix 2016 Amanda Ho Held in Matsuyama city, Ehime prefecture, a whooping 1421 characters made an entry to participate.
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2026 Early Jan Both local junior high school students and members of the Nara Prefecture
