Culture Sweet Potato Festival 2025 Kim Bergström A two-day event in Shizuoka Prefecture this winter is set to bring a variety of sweet potato vendors from all across Japan to...
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2025 Kim Bergström The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza fr...
Activities MLB World Tour: Tokyo Series 2025 Kim Bergström This March, baseball fans will have a rare opportunity to see some local heroes return to play on home soil as MLB kicks off ...
American BBQ Cook-off @ Harumi Pier Park 2025 Kim Bergström If you're already a fan of American barbecue – or perhaps want to try it for the first time – check out the American BBQ Cook...
Activities Jindai Botanical Garden Camellia Week 2025 Kim Bergström Tokyo's Jindai Botanical Garden is home to a wide array of floral beauty, including an incredible 620 camellias comprising of...
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2025 Kim Bergström 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 Hida Ikibina Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during ...
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2025 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Kim Bergström 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 Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2025 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the vib...
