Culture Okutsu Lake Water Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Looking to cool off and connect with nature during your summer travels in Japan? Head to northern Okayama Prefecture for the ...
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest ...
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically ru...
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Ok...
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying...
Activities Tottori's Pokémon GO Sand Tour Route 2025-2026 Kim Bergström This year, the Pokémon GO Sand Tour Route 2025 campaign invites fans and travelers alike to explore Tottori’s scenic landscap...
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Kim Bergström The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of mara...
Culture Bakan Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Held to celebrate the end of summer, the Bakan Festival in Shimonoseki is Yamaguchi's largest annual festival. The event star...
Sera Kogen Wisteria Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One ethereal place to appreciate ethereal wisteria flowers is at Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Farm, which is home to approximately ...
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thr...
