Look forward to flowers and festivals galore!
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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Look forward to flowers and festivals galore!
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres.
An easy hike with craft beer and fried sweet maple leaves along the way.
The mega event is officially moving to Osaka from Tokyo.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
All the artwork, tips, and tickets — plus how much time you'll actually need.
And where to discover their world.
Featuring castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
