Culture Hagi Camellia Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Around 25,000 camellia trees in 60 species are planted around the foot of Mount Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and t...
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2026 Kim Bergström It feels like cosmos are just about everywhere in Japan during autumn, and Hokkaido doesn't miss out on the fun! The Taiyo-no...
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Kim Bergström The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it ...
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Kim Bergström If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bun...
Culture Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2027 Kim Bergström Dating back to the early 17th century, the Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War event is a prayer for a bountiful fish catch, featuri...
Transportation Matsue's Lake Line Bus Kim Bergström A convenient way of getting around Matsue in Shimane is via the Lake Line Bus service. Operating in a circular loop, the rout...
Activities Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around early to mid April, the grounds of the Maruoka Castle and the neighboring Kasumigajo Park are home to t...
Karate's 2020 Olympic Debut Sherilyn Siy The 2020 Olympics is the first time that karate is included. Men and women will compete in kata (form) and kumite (sparring) ...
Accommodation Summer with Pokémon at Grand Hyatt Tokyo Kim Bergström This summer, Pokémon fans visiting Tokyo can enjoy a truly unique stay at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills. From June 20 to ...
Culture Ebina Minna Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One of the highlights during summer in Japan is the vibrant festival culture, and the Ebina Minna Festival is a great event t...
