Culture Furukawa Festival 2026 Apr 19th - Apr 20th The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day spe..
Culture Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Festival 2026 Late Mar Shizuoka's Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Garden is home to approximately 900 camellia trees in around 300 types, and since different..
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2026 Early Mar - Early Apr The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradit..
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026 Late Mar The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carrot..
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Toyama Through the Po... Sandra Isaka Toyama Prefecture is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich history, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals.
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao,..
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whether..
Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the northernmost..