9 Best Events at Osaka Expo 2025
Dinosaur performances, fireworks, drones, projection mapping—and Hatsune Miku, of course.
Dinosaur performances, fireworks, drones, projection mapping—and Hatsune Miku, of course.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
The best local sights, bites, and experiences.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
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Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets—and what to do when you're there.
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
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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.