Activities Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Mid Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields..
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2026 Jul 12th - Jul 26th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Nightlife Snow Machine Hakuba & Niseko 2026 Early - Mid Mar Snow Machine is a four-day music festival featuring the biggest Australian and Japanese electronic artists.
Recommended Activities Guide to Climbing Mt Fuji Japan Travel Essential info on climbing Japan's largest mountain, Mt Fuji. Know what to expect, things you need and when to go.
Culture Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Kim Bergström The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1993 and includes a host of both Japanese and international modern art..
Activities 4 Days in Fukui and Shiga: Venturing South Featured Thanks to the Hokuriku bullet train, Kanazawa is now easier to reach—cutting the old five-hour trip from Tokyo in half.
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Matsumoto Elena Lisina Matsumoto is interesting not just by its famous castle. It’s a nice city that can be explored by walking around and soaking in..