Charlotte Davis

The coastal city of Gamagori in Aichi Prefecture is preparing to host the Laguna Ten Bosch winter illuminations, a massive seasonal display that transforms the Lagoonacia theme park into a world of light.

The city of Iwakura in Aichi Prefecture is preparing to host its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebrated springtime event that draws crowds to the scenic banks of the Gojo River.

The city of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture is preparing to host the Shingen-ko Festival, an expansive historical reenactment that honors the legacy of the famous feudal warlord Takeda Shingen.

The town of Tsuwano in Shimane Prefecture is preparing to host the traditional Yabusame festival, a spectacular display of Japanese horse archery that dates back centuries.

Toyama City is preparing to host the annual Toyama Chindon Festival, a vibrant celebration that brings the traditional art of Japanese street musical performance to the modern stage.

The historic Heian Shrine in Kyoto is preparing to welcome visitors for its celebrated spring season, where the grounds will be transformed by the arrival of the iconic weeping cherry trees.

Fans of the iconic cyberpunk franchise are preparing for a major cultural event as a new Ghost in the Shell exhibition is set to open in Tokyo.

The city of Wakayama is preparing to host the All Meat Festa, a large scale culinary event dedicated to celebrating a wide variety of meat dishes.

The Yomiuri Land amusement park in Kanagawa Prefecture is preparing to launch its spectacular Jewellumination event, a massive light display that covers the entire park grounds in a sea of color.