Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, t...
16 Culture Daibutsu and Daikannon Statues Elena Lisina When visiting Japan, it is highly recommended to visit a large Buddha or Kannon statute. Aside from their massive sizes, thes...
Tokyo Nightlife: Akabane and Shibuya Geoff Day Tokyo nightlife has many faces and exploring both internationally and locally known districts is a bit part of exploring the ...
Culture Shinagawa City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi A busy transportation hub, Shinagawa City Ward also has many parks and gardens. These include Bunko no Mori Park, Rinshi no M...
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 Maioka Park Rey Waters Maioka Park is a combination of nature and traditional farming education. Excellent for bird watching and great for family o...
Activities Nijigen no Mori Park in Awaji-shima Ira Permana Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park is an anime-themed park where people can relax in nature while experienc...
Culture Doburoku Matsuri 2026 Jessica Lin The Koami Shrine holds a doburoku (sake) festival annually on the 28th of November.
15 Culture Fukui's Taichoji Temple in Snow Takako Sakamoto I set out in sunshine to revisit Fukui's Taichoji Temple in snow, but it began sleeting, and I found this beautiful temple ha...
