Culture Awara Yukake Festival 2026 Early Aug The Awara Yukake Festival is a two-day event where locals and visitors come together to give thanks for the blessings of the town's..
Activities Nagoya Women's Marathon 2027 Early Mar Held every March in Aichi Prefecture, the Nagoya Women's Marathon is recognized as the largest women-only marathon in the world...
Activities Nishio Marathon 2027 Mid Jan The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Aichi, known for bringing together runners on a scenic and supportive course...
Culture Enma Market 2026 Jun 14th - Jun 16th Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year...
Culture Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji Tom Fay Japan is enriched with deep spiritual traditions, most notably Buddhism and Shinto, the two main religions which intertwine and..
Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström Beyond its traditional charm, Takayama offers plenty of seasonal beauty, especially in spring when vibrant flowers bloom across..
Activities Utsue 48 Waterfalls Prefectural Park Kim Bergström Located in the Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, Utsue 48 Waterfalls Park spans approximately 800 hectares of pristine natural..
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2027 Saturday - Apr 3rd Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during the..