Culture On a Muggy and Gloomy Day in Tokyo? Emi Takahata The best weather for most visitors should be a sunny and dry day. However, what you get is not always what you seek. Japan has a..
Malaysia Fair 2025 Early Nov Originally held in 2018, the Malaysia Fair at Shinjuku Chuo Park brings Malaysian food, traditional dance, and other cultural performances..
Culture Sunshine City Bon Odori 2025 Early Aug Bon odori festivals are one of the hallmarks of summer in Japan, and there are numerous places to enjoy them across the country...
Culture Kamodai Bon Odori 2025 Early Jul The Kamodai Bon Odori is run by Taisho University and has taken place since 2011 to remember victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake...
Culture Yono Summer Festival 2025 Mid Jul Estimated to have origins dating back to the Hoei Era (1704 – 1711), the Yono Summer Festival is held in Saitama Prefecture ov..
Lions Summer Festival 2025 Mid Jul This summer, a special event brings all the fun of a summer festival to the popular Belluna Dome, which is the home of the Seibu..
Culture Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival 2025 Late Jul The Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival was first held in 2013, and the event combines traditional and lively Japanese folk dancing..
Culture Shitamachi Highball Festival 2025 Mid Oct This summer, the Shitamachi Highball Festival at Tokyo's Ueno Park brings together highballs with foods that pair well with..