Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon 2025 Kim Nanohana are a symbol of spring's impending arrival in Japan, and their vibrant yellow hues add a colorful dose of cheer to a...
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2025 Robert Grey The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January ...
Culture Tondo Festival 2025 Emmie Tsumura Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in th...
Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025 Kim The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown ...
Shopping Setagaya Boroichi: Jan Edition 2025 Japan Travel Originating over 400 years ago, the annual Setagaya Boroichi sees almost 700 vendors fill the street selling all manner of fo...
Iruma Air Show 2025 Tom Roseveare Every November 3rd on Culture Day, Saitama's Iruma Air Base plays host to a one-day air show laid on by the Japan Air Self-De...
Culture Momotesai on Miyajima 2025 Paul Walsh Ritual firing of arrows at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima
Culture Kowakamai Dance in Miyama 2025 Mandy Bartok Kowakamai, a 700 year old dance style, is still performed every year on Janaury 20th in southern Fukuoka prefecture.
Activities Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition 2025 Kim The Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition at Beppu Ropeway offers several unique ways to make the best of the winter se...
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2025 Kim Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Co...
