Culture Narita City: More Than Just the Airport Veronica Carnevale Given that Narita International Airport is one of Japan’s most well-known airports, it is unsurprising that most inbound trave..
Culture January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2025 Jan 12th - Jan 26th Japan's six-tournament sumo season starts in mid-January with the January Grand Sumo Tournament.
Culture Atomi Gakuen Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar The Niiza campus of Atomi University is home to approximately 200 cherry trees covering 46 different types, including the likes..
Culture Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival 2025 Late Mar Running for half a century as of 2024, the Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival takes place along a two-kilometer stretch of Tokiwadaira..
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2025 Early Apr - Early May When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with..
Culture Spring Hill Lupine Festival 2025 Early Apr - Early May Around 30,000 lupine flowers can be enjoyed at the Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center's Spring Hill Lupine Festival, which runs..
Culture National Plum Wine Festival in Fukuoka 2025 Mid Apr The National Plum Wine Festival at JR Hakata Station serves to highlight all things umeshu, with over 150 types from brewers across..
Activities Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction Veronica Carnevale On March 16, 2024, Ghibli Park opened the Valley of Witches. This whimsical area is inspired by Studio Ghibli’s witch-related ..