Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2026 Early Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
Culture Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
Culture Bando POW Camp Site, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto was created by one person, the director of the Bando POW Camp, Toyohisa Matsue... Who is Toyohisa Matsue, the director of the Bando POW Camp?
Activities Nakasendo Hike & Erupting Mt Ontake Akira Matsuo Some travelers who plan to visit central Japan are worrying about any trouble by the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Now, however, tro..
Culture Sengoku Three Sisters Shrine, Fukui Takako Sakamoto It enshrines the famous sisters of the Sengoku Period, Chacha, Hatsu, and Go, who were the daughters of Oichi, beautiful sister of Oda Nobunaga.
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan The place is well known for its glorious annual Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri), held in April and May.
Area Akita City Akita City is famous for being home to the Kanto Matsuri, one of the three big summer festivals in Tohoku. Beautiful lanterns symbolising rice is carried along the streets and the raw tribal music..