August 2026: Top Events in Japan
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
There’s so much to see in Japan beyond the default Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka itinerary. I’ve explored and hiked all over the country, so I’ve put together a slower-paced route here — much of it on foot, along roads that […]
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
Festivals of ice, fire, music, light and more.
What type of pass is actually best?
Handy information on your travel options between the two cities.