8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Ursula Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansai..
Activities Osaka Expo 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th Japan has hosted two historical World Expos - Expo 1970 in Osaka and Expo 2005 in Aichi - and will be hosting a third World Expo,..
Activities Takatsuki Station Illuminations 2025-2026 Mid Dec - Late Jan Many train stations across Japan are adorned with colorful lights during the colder months to embrace the festive spirit and provide..
Food Minoya Wagashi Bonson Lam Wagashi is as synomous to Sakai, as the first harvest of gyochoro tea is to Uji or Shizouka. While these sweets were originally..
Culture Osaka Flower Carpet 2026 Late Apr Held under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park..
Culture Family Rail Fair 2025 Late Oct The Family Rail Fair held at the Keihan Railway Neyagawa Depot is suitable for train aficionados of all ages, and contains numerous..
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 Mid May The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Activities Motor Camp Expo 2025 Sep 27th - Sep 28th The Motor Camp Expo started in 2019 as a way to promote road trips and the myriad of outdoor activities associated with them, so..