Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Deer, more deer, and Buddha's nostril — Nara is just awesome.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
It's happening in Mie, until December.
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
Let's-a go! Find out how to enter the lottery to get tickets.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.