Culture Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Kyoto's deep-rooted tea culture takes center stage at the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony, held at the historic Kitano...
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year, Umekoji Park in Kyoto transforms into the home of the Junkan Festival, a celebration of reuse, recycling, and comm...
Activities One Piece Premier Summer 2026 Kim Bergström Universal Studios Japan is once again bringing the world of One Piece to life with the return of the popular seasonal event, ...
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Kim Bergström Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August ...
Culture Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) 2026 Kim Bergström Kyoto will once again become the center of Japan’s contemporary art scene with the return of Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), a...
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, ...
Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2027 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...
Sohei Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October...
Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Miki Lanikai The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate ...
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shr...
