Activities One Piece Premier Summer 2025 Kim Bergström Universal Studios Japan is once again bringing the world of One Piece to life with the return of the popular seasonal event, ...
Activities Kobe Marathon 2025 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 2026 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...
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 ...
Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees...
Culture BitSummit 2026 Kim Bergström BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What b...
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...
Activities World Daruma Challenge at Katsuo-ji 2025 Kim Bergström As Osaka welcomes the world for Expo 2025, Katsuo-ji Temple is launching a unique cultural event to mark the occasion. Runnin...
Culture Harukas 300 Summer Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Looking for a cool way to beat the sweltering summer heat? Head up to the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas in Osaka, where the Har...
Culture Kyoto Bread Festival at Kamigamo Shrine 2025 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the grounds of Kyoto's World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine are filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread f...
