A Growing Concern Rumours about a massive earthquake set to strike Japan on July 5, 2025, have been circulating widely across social media platforms in Japan and abroad. This predicted disaster is not backed by scientific evidence, yet the speculation has grown into a...
Yugawara Hot Spring is one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot spring resorts, with a history dating back over a thousand years. Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Hakone and Atami, it has long been known for its healing waters and scenic surroundings. History of...
The most famous attraction in Noto Kongou is Ganmon, a large hole made by erosion. Tourists can pass under the rocks by sightseeing boats
Japan's winter season is renowned for its spectacular illumination events, transforming cities into mesmerizing lightscapes. Here are some of the most notable illuminations in Chubu region, Kanto, Tohoku, as well as Hokkaido: These events are among the many...
Are you planning to visit Japan during the holiday season and travel around several places using public transportation? If so, what will you do with your suitcases when moving by bus or train from the airport? With the increase...
What is the first thing to come up in your mind when imagining autumn? Many people who grow up in Japan may imagine a fall breeze, picking up acorns, enjoying autumn food such as mushrooms or chestnuts, and ...of course viewing autumn leaves! Rikugien Gardens, located...
Gujo Odori is a traditional Japanese Bon dance that takes place in Gujo Hachiman, a town located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most famous Bon Odori (Bon dances) in Japan, known for its long duration, historical significance, and the large number of...
"Neputa" (or "Nebuta") is popular Japanese summer festival (Matsuri). Aomori Nebuta (Aomori-city in Aomori prefecture) and Hirosaki Neputa (Hirosaki city in Aomori prefecture) are well-known. Neputa/Nebuta typically takes place in early August (2nd -7th in...
The rainy season in Japan usually ends by late July, and after rain clouds cleared, real summer comes. Japanese summers are often hot and humid. On 18th July, the Japan Meteorological Agency alerted that almost all regions from Hokkaido to Okinawa would be covered in...
Background Hiroshima hosted the Hiroshima International Animation Festival every 2 years since1985 until 2020. The festival was to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the atomic bombing. The theme of the festival was 'Love and Peace', and the award was given to the...