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May in Japan: Traditional Annual Events
Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of SnippyHolloW via Flickr. Japan is full of festivals, activities and events in during the month of May. If you plan on venturing to Japan, here are some...
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July in Japan: Traditional Annual Events
Japan's Tanabata Star Festival. Photo courtesy of ajari via Flickr. Attendance at one or more of the many cultural and religious events and festivals that take place in Japan throughout the year can...
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Traditional Annual Events in Japan for August
Aomori Nebuta Festival Floats. Photo courtesy of Rosino via Flickr. August is festival season in Japan with more events held than any other summer month. If you’re planning a trip to Japan during the...
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Traditional Annual Events in Japan in September
Yabusame in Kamakura, Japan. Photo courtesy of ys* via Flickr. While the majority of Japanese festivals fall within the summer months, festival season never really ends in Japan. Here are a few of...
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Traditional Annual Events in Japan in November
Bamboo rake kumade for the Tori-no-ichi festival. Photo courtesy of Banzai Hiroaki via Flickr. What Japan in November lacks in volume of festivals, it makes up for in interest. Many of this month’s...
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Visiting Japan in Summer
Looking above the clouds on Mt. Fuji, courtesy of Cyndi Waite Japan attracts over 8 million tourists every year, the majority of them during the spring and fall months. During the summer, tourism...
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The Best Beaches in Japan
Most visitors to Japan think of the country’s culture before its coastline, but with unspoiled sands, turquoise waters, and many tropical islands, it may be the perfect destination for your next beach...
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Traditional Annual Events in October in Japan
The Festival of the Ages in Kyoto, held every October via Hideyuki KAMON on flickr From celebrating the world’s largest algae to fighting portable shrines, some of Japan’s most exciting annual...
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Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park via Marufish on Flickr Osaka Castle Park holds the superlative of Osaka’s second largest park. The urban park encompasses more than 260 acres of land (106 hectares), providing Osakans...
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Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens in Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan Hiroshima is an underrated city. Few tourists stay long enough to truly experience the city. If you have time, spend an extra day exploring Hiroshima’s lively...
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