Activities Osaka Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström Every winter, runners from across Japan and around the world gather in Osaka for one of the country’s most vibrant city marat...
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses...
Culture Miyama Rice Planting Festival 2026 Tom Roseveare A Shinto ritual to pray for a rich harvest and a rice planting performance by rice-planting maidens is held every year on the...
Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural ...
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Kim Bergström For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebrati...
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Kim Bergström The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for...
Culture Awaji Island Iwaya Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström During summer, the Iwaya area of Awaji Island comes alive with color, sound, and celebration during the Awaji Island Iwaya Su...
Culture Kyoto Bread Festival at Kamigamo Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström Every autumn, the grounds of Kyoto's World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine are filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread f...
Activities Kinoshita Group Japan Open 2026 Kim Bergström Also known as the Japan Women's Open, the Kinoshita Group Japan Open brings together top-level athletes from around the world...
Culture Biwako Biennale 2025 Kim Bergström This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAK...
