Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2027 Kim Bergström The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to ...
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Osaka Maishima Seaside Park is covered with nemophila flowers in early April through early May. When they're at their best an...
Culture Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2026 Tom Roseveare The Nachi Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Na...
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2026-2027 Kim Bergström While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular...
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were place...
Culture Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2027 Kim Bergström Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the ground...
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blos...
Culture March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) 2027 Veronica Carnevale Japan's second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka. This 15-day event is a part of a six-tourname...
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2027 Kim Bergström The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in...
