Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2026 Mid Apr Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime Peony..
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Late Mar The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in..
Culture Six “Treasures of Osaka” You Must See When Visiting... Veronica Carnevale To share Osaka’s heritage with travelers, six museums in Osaka will host a promotional campaign called the “OSAKA-HAKU” in con..
Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2026 Late Mar The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy..
Culture Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Arlene Bastion This Museum is educational and enlightening. It reveals the processes of temple building, paying tribute to the craftsmen and the..
Culture Suita Fire Festival 2026 Mid Feb The annual Suita Fire Festival at Osaka's Jōkō Enmanji Temple has a history of around 1300 years, and is often referred to..
Culture Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2026 Late Jan - Early Feb If you're in the Kobe area and looking for a way to celebrate Lunar New Year, check out the Nankinmachi Spring Festival. T..