Culture Akashi City Gastronomy Event Sandra Isaka On Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, a special candlelight gastronomy event will take place under the illuminated stone..
Culture Osaka Noh Festa 2025 Jul 26th - Oct 30th The organizers provide a rare opportunity for foreign visitors and residents to experience Noh in various forms, notably with the..
Culture Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2026 Tuesday - Jul 14th The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi..
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May Osaka Maishima Seaside Park is covered with nemophila flowers in early April through early May. When they're at their best an..
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Thursday - Feb 12th Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Culture Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2026 Late Mar - Mid 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..
Patina Arrives in Osaka Kim Bergström Jun 2, 2025 Travelers seeking a blend of luxury, culture, and modern design have a new destination to explore with the recent opening of Patina..