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 ...

This annual grand summer festival is one of Hokkaido's major paper lantern festivals, deeply rooted in tradition and folklore. If you find yourself in Hokkaido during the summer, don’t miss the ...

This temple with a giant Buddha statue in the mountains of Nara has recently become a popular photo spot during the cherry blossoms season. In recent years, Tsubosaka-dera’s view of a giant Buddha ...

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 ...

The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival is a celebration known for its mysterious folk songs, beautiful dances and heartfelt prayers for the harvest. The quaint town of Yatsuo outside Toyama City comes alive ...