Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama
The forthcoming Whisky and Spirits Festival is scheduled to take place in Yokohama.
Charlotte Davis
Charlotte Davis has immersed herself in Japanese culture for over a decade. She's passionate about sharing stories from Japan that highlight what makes the country so unique.
Kintaikyo Festival
Each year, on April 29th, a national holiday commemorating the birthday of Emperor Hirohito (Showa Emperor), the Kintai-kyo Bridge Festival takes place in Iwakuni.
Air Memorial in Kanoya
Each year, coinciding with the Golden Week holiday period, the Kanoya Naval Air Base opens its grounds to the general public for the observance of the Air Memorial.
Yokogawa Fushigi Festival
During this festival, a wide mix of individuals, including elderly residents, children, costumed anime characters, and individuals dressed as mascots mingle along the main street.
Kumamoto Castle cherry blossom illuminations now underway
Kumamoto's annual cherry blossom event will see areas of the city lit up each evening.
Shake Shack opens their first store in Hiroshima
Hiroshima will become the first city outside of the Kansai, Chubu and Kanto regions to have a Shake Shack.
Japan now has a Slowpoke themed train
Pokémon fans in Kagawa Prefecture can now travel on a new Slowpoke themed train.
The Apothecary Diaries exhibition to take place in Tokyo and Fukuoka
An exhibition dedicated to the of "The Apothecary Diaries" will visit Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Bunkyo Sakura Festival celebrates arrival of cherry blossoms in Tokyo
The 53rd Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival is marking the start of the cherry blossom season in Tokyo.