Culture Pretty Woman The Musical 2024 Kim The popular 90s movie Pretty Woman has been adapted into a musical, which will be heading to Tokyo's New National Theater for...
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2025 Kim The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Kim Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the out...
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2025 Kim The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradi...
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2025 Kim The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event...
Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2024 Kim While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed at...
Area Kure Tom Roseveare Famous for its shipbuilding heritage and maritime history, Kure is a port city located along the Seto Inland Sea, south-east ...
Culture May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2024 Sleiman Azizi Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Culture Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival 2024 Kim The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival has been an annual event since 2000, and highlights the port city's connection with internat...
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2024 Sarah Koh Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried...