Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Veronica Carnevale Shinagawa is recognized as one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is home to a flourishing art culture, delectable restaurants a...
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2025 Kim The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region Veronica Carnevale Craft a vacation the whole family will enjoy in Tokyo’s Tama region. Compared to the fast-paced vibes of central Tokyo, Tama ...
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival 2024 Kim The Ikebukuro Bread Festival has been running for over a decade now, and the six-day event sees over 50 bakeries descending o...
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2024 Kim Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day ...
Culture Ikebukuro Mensore Festival 2024 Kim If you can't make it to Okinawa, the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is hosting the Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festival this May –...
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025 Kim Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai cultur...
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024 Kim If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa...
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2024-2025 Kim Illuminations are one of the trademark events of the colder months in Japan, and you'll find a plethora of them to check out ...
Culture Maple Madness at Shiba Koen Arlene Bastion Shiba Koen is Japan's first public park, notable for its Maple Valley, brightening the park's rather plain appearance with v...