Culture Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo 2027 Kim Bergström Each spring, Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo offers visitors a chance to experience Kyoto's cherry blossoms after dark, combining s...
Culture Osaka Aquarium Kaitlynn Scannell Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. The aquarium is a must see with an 8 story "Ring...
Culture Otsu Festival 2026 Cathy Cawood Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October and features thirteen ornate floats with ingenious mechanical puppets.
Food Nishiki by the Katsura River Yu Nakao Nishiki is a fine restaurant on the Katsura River in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It is a fine place to enjoy Kawadoko Ryori...
Culture Gose's Sougetsusai Festival Aries Lucea Sougetsusai a festival that celebrates architecture and community spirit.
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Jeannie Gan Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your sum...
Accommodation An All-Inclusive Osaka Escape With KAMENOI HOTEL TONDABAYASHI ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Joanna Ligon Osaka, a beloved prefecture in the Kansai region, thrives on a culture built around the joy of eating well. Everywhere, you’l...
Food All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba Veronica Carnevale Majimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine.
Culture Oto Matsuri 2027 Kim Bergström With a history stretching back more than 1400 years, the Oto Matsuri is one of Japan's oldest Shinto fire festivals and remai...
Culture Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026 Karen Zheng Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on A...
