Niigata City Marathon 2024 Sunday - Oct 13th Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
Yakushiike Plum Festival 2025 Late Feb - Mid Mar Machida's Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park is home to around 250 plum trees that bloom in shades of red and white, creating..
Food Foodies Guide to Authentic Japanese Cuisine Serena Kim Japanese cuisine offers a wide range of delicious food options beyond the popular Kanto and Kansai regions. There are hidden culinary..
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Mid Feb Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Culture Suita Fire Festival 2025 Mid Feb The annual Suita Fire Festival at Osaka's Jōkō Enmanji Temple has a history of around 1300 years, and is often referred to..
Culture Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2025 Mid Feb If you're in the Kobe area and looking for a way to celebrate Lunar New Year, check out the Nankinmachi Spring Festival. T..
Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2025 Late Mar - Early Apr Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the gro..