Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The event serves as a way for the local community to give thanks for the hot springs that have long supported life in the area.
Activities Sakanamachi Park in Sendai Justin Velgus It is ideal for relaxing with a book, coffee or bento box lunch under the shady trees on one of the many benches while roaming downtown.
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings during the month of February, but... In 2025, the dates are as follows: February 2, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 28
Culture A Visit to Ebisu Garden Place Elena Lisina In summer, Ebisu also hosts the spectacular traditional Ebisu Bon Odori festival.
Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown Elizabeth S Yokohama City’s Chinatown has a long history, but one of its temples, the... The five-step path for me was a bit intimidating.
Activities Suzuka Circuit Vicky Amin The first Japanese Grand Prix (not organized under Formula One) was held... The circuit layout itself is an entertainment for both drivers and fans
Culture What's Nice About Niimi Arlene Bastion Prefecture, occupies just about 793 square kilometres, and is 85% forested, a lot... and commercial outlets built right up to the foothills are low rise, but
Food What to Eat in Kobe Chinatown Kim Bergström All addresses and opening hours are correct at the time of writing, but... is known for its simple, no-frills approach – there’s usually a line, but