Planning Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do Kim Bergström Sitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and va...
Culture Autumn in Takaoka: City of Crafts 2025 Ryan Noble Experience "Autumn in Takaoka: Craft City" — where traditions and tomorrow’s talent meet in an annual city-wide event of food...
Culture Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival blends color, sound, and movement in a vivid celebration rooted in local prayers for...
Culture Uozu Tatemon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Uozu Tatemon Festival is held annually on the first Friday and Saturday of August, and it's an event that illuminates sum...
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Kim Bergström The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated arou...
Culture Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonders and Artistry Tom Roseveare Toyama Prefecture, nestled along Japan’s north-western coast with the Sea of Japan, boasts breathtaking alpine landscapes, vi...
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Toyama Through the Poetry of Manyoshu Sandra Isaka Toyama Prefecture is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich history, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals.
Activities Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet 2026 Kim Bergström The Asahi Funagawa Spring Quartet event runs for two weeks during April, and it's a real celebration of the season, with saku...
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on ...
Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Toyama Kim Bergström Many international hotel chains have a presence in Japan, and a newly opened branch of the Doubletree by Hilton in Toyama is ...
