Northwest of Sapporo, the port city of Otaru is most famous for the Otaru Canal Cruise. The cruise is an immersive way to ...

The Okuma Kabuto Festival is a vibrant celebration that honors the bravery and spirit of samurai warriors through a lively ...

Kyoto is famous for its traditional architecture and festivals. Although the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival held at Kiyomizudera ...

The Sapporo Autumn Fest has been celebrating Hokkaido food since 2008. Odori Park hosts the event every year. Located in the ...

For a weekend filled with live music, fun activities and explosive fireworks, look no further than the Sasebo Seaside ...

The Kakunodate festival in Akita Prefecture combines Buddhism and Shintoism with traditional music, dances and cuisine.

Looking for a weekend getaway from Tokyo? Head to Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka. The JR Tokaido local line runs through Shizuoka, as does the Shinkansen via Atami. The Limited Express Odoriko also takes ...

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is 1,500 years old and is most popular among those seeking partnership and marriage. Throughout Japan’s hot and humid summers, the festival celebrates the Enmusubi Wind Chime ...

To see the best in Japan battle it out for the prestigious Prime Minister's Prize, head to the Omagari Fireworks Festival. Every year, over 700,000 fireworks fans flock to Akita Prefecture’s Daisen ...