Culture Summer Potato Festival 2025 Late Jul The Summer Potato Festival in Shizuoka is a celebration of all things sweet potato related, and the two-day event this July is expected..
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2025 Early - Mid Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Early Jun The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Activities Fujieda Wisteria Festival 2025 Apr 20th - May 5th There are many places to enjoy the best of wisteria season in Japan, including Shizuoka's Rengeji-ike Park. The park is home..
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's also..
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2025 Apr 19th - Apr 20th There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2025 May 24th - May 25th The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.
Culture Tokyo to Ishikawa Veronica Carnevale Journey with me through Tokyo and Ishikawa’s preserved charm, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions!