The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is included in the JR Pass and runs as a Kodama service between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. If you ...

Photo by: Laura Pollacco Take a relaxing dip in the onsen after a day on the slopes.

Kinchakuda Manjushage Park in Saitama is well-known for its stunning display of crimson Higanbana or red spider lilies, one ...

Northwest of Sapporo, the port city of Otaru is most famous for the Otaru Canal Cruise. The cruise is an immersive way to ...

Along with the city’s three other seasonal festivals, the Sapporo Autumn Fest showcases Hokkaido to the world. Every year, over two million attendees head to Odori Park and enjoy the rich culinary ...

Kyoto is famous for its traditional architecture and festivals. Although the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival held at Kiyomizudera Temple has a short history, its festivities are full of dynamism and fun for ...

The festival is a rare combination of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, as a shrine and temple jointly run it. The festivities center around the 18 four-meter-tall floats known as Hikiyama. Each float ...

The festival is named “Kabuto” after the helmet worn by the samurai. Local participants wear complete samurai armor, including well-crafted kabuto helmets, for a striking parade. Many of the ...

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is 1,500 years old and is most popular among those seeking partnership and marriage. Throughout Japan’s hot and humid summers, the festival celebrates the Enmusubi Wind Chime ...