Japan Event Radar

A late-June preview of Okinawa covering the ongoing restoration at Shuri Castle, early Eisa drum festival season, the crystal waters of the Kerama Islands, and practical tips for navigating the rainy season transition.

A preview of early July in Hiroshima Prefecture — covering the seasonal rhythms of Miyajima Island, the hillside town of Onomichi, and the calm, island-dotted Seto Inland Sea coast.

A late-June guide to Kanazawa's garden walks, historic teahouse district, shrine rituals, and rainy-season seafood along the Sea of Japan coast.

A preview of mid-June events across Chubu and Koshinetsu, covering firefly evenings in Nagano, the ancient Suwa Taisha shrine complex, a summer crafts window in Kanazawa, and the alpine flower season opening on the Tateyama Kurobe route.

A preview of Hokkaido's early-summer highlights for June, covering the Yosakoi Soran Festival in Sapporo, the opening of lavender season in Furano, the Hokkaido Shrine Festival, and the wildflower meadows of Shikisai-no-Oka.

A preview of early June in Kyushu, covering the Hakata Gion Yamakasa preparations in Fukuoka, hydrangea season at hilltop temples, seasonal open-air bathing in Beppu, and the Nagasaki harbor atmosphere as rainy season settles in.

A preview of early June in Japan's Tohoku region, covering Tanabata decoration season in Sendai, iris blooming at Motsu-ji, the temple treasures of Chuson-ji, and the seasonal seafood culture of the Sanriku coast.

A mid-June guide to embracing Japan's rainy season through hydrangea gardens, quiet shrine walks, firefly evenings, and a temple pottery market.

A friendly early-June weekend preview covering four events across Kansai — from a historic shrine festival to hydrangea season, a world-class museum visit, and a traditional craft market — with practical tips for international travelers.

A calm, friendly guide to four things worth planning around in Greater Tokyo next weekend, from Yokohama's port festival to springtime roses in full bloom.

A friendly guide to four late-May happenings in Tokyo — from a long-running open-air festival to seasonal hydrangea gardens, a world-class museum window, and a traditional craft market — all worth building a weekend around.

A mid-May weekend guide to four of Kyoto's most rewarding experiences, from a grand imperial procession to quiet moss gardens and a beloved night market.