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What to know about Wakayama's only airport — the gateway to Shirahama's beach paradise.
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5 of Japan’s Most “Undertouristed” Prefectures
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Ghibli Park in Nagoya — Tickets and Everything Else To Know
Updated with the latest ticketing tips.
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The Kyoto Nintendo Museum: Everything You Need To Know
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets — and what to do when you're there.
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July 2026: Top Summer Events Around Japan
Grand sumo, the Gion Festival, tub-boat races, flying birdmen and much more.
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Where To Find the Best Lavender Fields in Japan
From Hokkaidō to Mount Fuji and more — go frolic in the flowers.
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The Best Places To Buy Matcha Powder in Kyoto
Our top picks for high-quality green tea.
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Best Fireworks Festivals in Kansai 2026
Popular hanabi events in and around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Shiga.
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Bloomin’ Brilliant Fireworks Across Japan
Our pick of the best fireworks displays across the rest of country.
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Our 11 Favorite Bars, Cafés and Restaurants in Kyoto
Where to find the best obanzai, craft beer, and a pink burger that dramatically releases smoke when unveiled.
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Events
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Nagoya July Grand Sumo Tournament
The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.
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Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival
10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000 in a normal year.
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Universal Cool Japan
Each year, Universal Studios Japan rolls out a limited-time lineup of attractions based on hit …
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Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival
Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!
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Wakayama Port Minato Matsuri Fireworks Display
A festival originally created to pray for the port's safety and to bring visitors to the area.
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Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival
Celebrates the completion of the Ise Bridge in 1934 by enjoying underwater fireworks and a festival atmosphere.
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Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
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Kinugawa Onsen Dragon King Festival
Watch as the Manto Mikoshi, a portable shrine glowing with ten thousand lanterns, parades through the night.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai showcases the beauty of Sakai. Easy transport links to Namba and beyond.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis …
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Hotel Épinard Nasu
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. …
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Brunch at Nishiki Market in Kyoto
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