Explore Japan Tourism In 2026

Oita Art Museum

Oita Art Museum

Treasured works by regional artists The Oita City Art Museum is home to an impressive collection of over 3,300 works by modern and contemporary artists….

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16 Rakaniwa Rock

Juroku-rakan iwa (Buddhist Carvings)

Rock faces of Buddhist monks carved to honor those lost at sea Introduction: On the shores of the Sea of japan, near the majestic Mt….

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Kumamoto Castle Marathon

Kumamoto Castle Marathon

Watch and even join one of Kyushu’s biggest running events—the Kumamoto Castle Marathon. Since its launch in 2012, the annual Kumamoto Castle Marathon event has…

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Morioka Aki Matsuri

Morioka Autumn Festival

The Morioka Autumn Festival is a cultural, aural, and visual delight that has been celebrated for over 300 years. This action-packed festival showcases massive floats…

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Takachiho Night Kagura Festival

Takachiho Evening Kagura

See ancient japan‘s gods, myths, and legends come alive Introduction The Takachiho Evening Kagura is an all-night extravaganza of dancing, storytelling, drum beating, and masks…

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Tosenkyo Somen Nagahi

Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi

Catch your lunch at flowing noodle restaurant by a beautiful gorge Nagashi somen is one of Kagoshima’s most famous summer snacks, and Ibusuki is particularly…

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Miyoshi Bondensai Festival

Miyoshi Bondensai Festival

A Daring Festival and Race to Carry Sacred Wands to a Shrine The Miyoshi Bondensai festival is a significant event that takes place every January…

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Ocean Expo Park

Ocean Expo Park

Nature Park in Okinawa: A Tranquil Oasis of Serenity Introduction: Okinawa, a prefecture in japan known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, is also…

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Ocean Expo Park

Ocean Expo Park

Introduction Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, also known as Ocean Expo Park, is a stunning natural attraction located in Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken. This park…

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Toko-ji Temple

Tokoji Temple (Wakayama)

A Healing Temple Among the Hot Springs Introduction: Tokoji Temple, located in Yunomine Onsen, is a small shrine dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the medicine Buddha….

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Chiran Peace Museum: Memorial to Kamikaze Sacrifice and Motivation

Chiran Peace Museum: Memorial to Kamikaze Sacrifice and Motivation

During World War II, the Chiran Airbase in Japan served as the final departure point for hundreds of young men who had joined the Tokko-tai…

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Nachi-no-Hi-Matsuri Festival

Nachi Ougi Matsuri (Nachi Fire Festival)

The fire festival at a Grand Shrine near a majestic waterfall The Nachi Fire Festival, also known as Nachi Ougi Matsuri, is an annual event…

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