Culture Kinugasa Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr Running for over seven decades in Yokosuka’s Kinugasayama Park, the Kinugasa Sakura Festival is a true celebration of Japan’s ..
Culture Niigata City Marathon 2026 Mid Oct Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
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..
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Early Mar The Tokyo Indie Games Summit was launched in 2023 in Tokyo's Kichijoji area, and has quickly become a vibrant hub for indie..
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, delicious..
Food Shima Nakama Restaurant Bonson Lam Whisk yourself away under some palm trees and island kitchens at Shima Nakama, literally a friend's island restaurant
Culture The SAMURAI Alessio Pompeo The rise and fall of legendary warriors who have marked history for over 150 years