Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Sano Shrine hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including Nawashiroda... held on February 18 to pray for a good harvest—and Otaue Sai—a spring festival
Culture 100 Soundscapes of Japan Sleiman Azizi Culturally significant events like Tokushima's Awa Odori Festival and... the horse festival's Bells of Chagu Chagu Umakko in Iwate are listed
Sapporo Ramen Show 2025 May 12th - May 25th The annual festival is a celebration of this extremely popular dish, and it showcases some of the best ramen offerings from across the country.
Food Niku Fes Tokyo 2026 Late Apr - Early May If you can't make it to the Tokyo festival, there is also an event held in Osaka around the same time period.
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec Hosted at Aore Nagaoka's central plaza (Nakadoma), the festive event is returning after a three-year hiatus, blending holiday charm with a cozy winter
Culture Touring Iwate & Aomori Prefecture Shauntoniqua Clayton Last Stop: Salmon Festival (Miyako city, Iwate) Not too far from Taro Kanko... Hotel, Miyako city holds a salmon and abalone festival once a year.
Activities 7 Spots for Plum Blossoms in Tokyo Kim Bergström that blossom in different shades ranging from white to dark pink, and a festival... blossom viewing spot since the Edo Period, and an official plum blossom festival