Area Kawagoe Step into old Japan in Kawagoe. This city, also known as “Little Edo” or “ko-edo” in Japanese, is a short 30-minute train ride from central Tokyo and famous for its Edo-period charm. Rent a ..
Activities 5 Spring Flower Spots in Saitama Kim Bergström Typically, there is a Shibazakura Festival held here from mid-April through
Odawara Art Biennale 2025 Late Aug - Mid Sep In the castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, the Biennale art festival has opened, with paintings and other works by twenty artists
Getting to Know Choshi’s Seafood Heritage Tom Roseveare processing company based in Choshi, originally finding success with its sanma... factories dividing up processing of mackerel production in one, and grilling sanma
13 Beside Lake Yamanaka Cathy Cawood On the day of Yamanaka Firework Festival, we found a parking space with
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström On the first Saturday of November each year, a lighthouse festival is held
9 Activities Sakura at Meguro River Andrea Kahlow While it can be crowded, the whole festival atmoshpere and tunnel of trees
Culture Setsubun at Ikegami Honmonji 2026 Early Feb Find out how to join in one of Tokyo's largest Setsubun Festivals and celebrate traditional Spring like a local.