How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, scary mud monsters, and a LOT more!
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
The best local sights, bites, and experiences.
Get to know the city's retro scene, through the eyes of local experts.
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
From tea farms to legendary miso, off-road driving experiences and roof tiles that ward off evil, Aichi Prefecture might just literally have it all.
A theme park dedicated to celebrating Okinawa culture, plus loads of arts and crafts to try
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. Apply by Jan 25 to join at no cost.