Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it w..
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Late Aug Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also known..
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Late Jun The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying shades..
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Okayama..
Transportation Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA Kim Bergström Oct 3, 2025 For a limited time, travelers in Japan can experience the whimsical world of Pikmin Terrace. The collaboration is located at the..
Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town of..
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Mar 22nd - May 6th Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Aug 13th - Aug 15th Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest a..