Activities Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction Veronica Carnevale On March 16, 2024, Ghibli Park opened the Valley of Witches. This whimsical area is inspired by Studio Ghibli’s witch-related ..
Area Tsuruga City Tsuruga City is a port town located along Wakasa Bay in Central Japan’s Fukui Prefecture. This seaside urban sprawl is renowned for its delectable seafood and picturesque beaches, as well as..
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2024 Jul 14th - Jul 28th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Culture Acao Rose Festa 2024 Apr 27th - May 30th The Acao Rose Festa is billed as one of the best rose events in the Kanto region, with around 4000 roses covering an incredible..
Culture Furukawa Festival 2025 Mid - Late Apr The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day spe..
Culture Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Festival 2025 Mid Mar Shizuoka's Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Garden is home to approximately 900 camellia trees in around 300 types, and since different..
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2025 Early Mar - Early Apr The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradit..
Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2024 Apr 13th - May 19th While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed..