Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless ..
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..
Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional..
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Mid Feb The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Hamburger Festival 2025 Sunday - Nov 30th The ultimate burger festival returns to Tokyo Bay! Burger lovers from all over Japan are invited to gather at Odaiba’s special..
Culture Doge Day 2026 Monday - Nov 2nd Doge Day is a celebration of the life and times of Kabosu with her owner Atsuko Sato (Kabosumama), a chance to remember her “D..
Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project 2025 Sep 1st - Dec 21st Running from the start of September to late December, the Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project invites visitors to explore a world..