Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2025 Kim Bergström There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ ...
Food Fukushima Ramen World 2025 Kim Bergström Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no S...
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Kim Bergström One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival tak...
Activities Hydrangea Festival at Jupia Land Hirata 2025 Kim Bergström Each year during Japan's rainy season, Fukushima's Jupia Land Hirata is home to an impressive hydrangea festival which also c...
Culture Waraji Festival 2025 Japan Travel Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early August.
Culture Water Throwing Festival in Tohoku 2025 Sarah Chaney Visit a quaint hot spring town a short distance away from a well known samurai town, Aizuwakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture. ...
Activities Adatara Illuminations 2025 Kim Bergström Running for over 10 years now, the Adatara Illuminations have become one of the area's summer traditions. The light displays ...
Culture Aizu Festival in Fukushima 2025 Sarah Chaney Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle an...
Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Justin Velgus The Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival (二本松菊人形) is a month long chrysanthemum festival featuring dolls dressed in floral...
