Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including..
Culture BitSummit 2026 Mid - Late Jul BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What be..
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara..
Culture Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) 2025 Nov 14th - Nov 16th Kyoto will once again become the center of Japan’s contemporary art scene with the return of Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), an..
Activities Kobe Marathon 2025 Sunday - Nov 16th Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2026 Early Apr Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the ..
Activities One Piece Premier Summer 2026 Early Jul - Early Oct Universal Studios Japan is once again bringing the world of One Piece to life with the return of the popular seasonal event, One..
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..