Festivals Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 15th The Tohoku Kizuna Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an o..
Activities Lake Towada Sky Lantern Festival 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 15th Running for over 50 years, the Lake Towada Sky Lantern Festival showcases approximately 2000 lanterns illuminating the summer night..
Outdoors Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jun 7th - Jun 22nd Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..
Activities Night Hydrangea Train 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 30th The Night Hydrangea Train is operated by Odakyu Hakone railway, and offers a rare chance to ride through tunnels of blooming, illuminated..
Culture Spring Green Light Up at Fukuchi Onsen 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th While illuminations are typically a winter tradition in Japan, Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offers a rare and refreshing take w..
Activities Sakura Ferris Wheel 2025 Mar 3rd - Jun 30th The Osaka Wheel is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan, and this spring visitors can enjoy a unique experience to welcome the season...
Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2025 Jul 4th - Jul 6th Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.