Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular fireworks traditions.
Culture Hana Haru Festa 2026 Mid - Late Apr The Hana Haru Festival takes place during April in Tokushima Prefecture, and visitors to the two-day event can enjoy pleasant spring weather, representative
Area Wakayama City Wakayama is a city in Japan’s Kansai region. Overlooking the city, central Wakayama Castle has an original moat and stone wall. Nearby, the Museum of Modern Art displays Japanese prints, paintings..
Akita Top Things to Do Featured Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.
Activities Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival 2026 Saturday - Mar 28th Iwatsuki Castle Park is one of the best sakura viewing spots in Saitama Prefecture, with around 600 trees turning the grounds into a magical pink wonderland
Culture Nanga's History in Tochigi 2021 Jan 16th - Mar 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art looks into the trends and history of nanga throughout the prefecture.
Culture Kokubu River Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 29th The Kokubu River Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event that takes place in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, and it's known for being a sakura event
13 Shikoku's Kaiyodo Kappa Museum Sandra Isaka ;s fantastic Kaiyodo Kappa Museum, dedicated to one of Japan's best-known mythological creatures, is 'must see' for anyone visiting Kochi Prefecture