Culture September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 Veronica Carnevale After the July tournament in Nagoya, the fifth Grand Sumo Tournament returns to Tokyo. This 15-day event is a part of a six-t...
Culture Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Veronica Carnevale Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the ...
Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo Laurier Tiernan This article reflects a two-day journey I partook in on the island to sample its bounty. The below paragraphs are peppered wi...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the out...
Culture Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa 2027 Kim Bergström The Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa takes place at the Yokosuka Naval Base in late March. The base is typically closed to th...
Culture Vietnam Tet Festival 2027 Kim Bergström If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park. ...
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanti...
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for v...
Culture Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature Chikako Takahashi Take a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
