Odawara Plum Blossom Festival
Not only will you see different types of plum blossoms, but also a clear view of Mt.Fuji.
Not only will you see different types of plum blossoms, but also a clear view of Mt.Fuji.
Wander the seafront at Yokohama in the morning for the parades of ships and shrines, before settling into the teeming Yamashita Park for the evening fireworks display
Even if you are not running the Tokyo Marathon, there's a vibrant atmosphere along the course. Check it out and cheer on the runners.
Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.
The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.
The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.
Only a single train away from Shinjuku, enjoy the slopes of Mt. Matusda covered in Cherry Blossoms.
The Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates an early blooming variety of cherry blossom.
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March.
The Ume (Plum) Garden at Jindai Botanical Garden bursts with life, color, and music during winter.
At this event farmers teach kids about where their food comes from.
As one of Japan's three biggest daruma markets, this festival has around 300 street stalls selling these bright red traditional dolls.
Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.
The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day
Choose a route to suit you - a casual 1.5km stroll through Nakano Central Park, or an all out 10km marathon?
You can see-and even participate in-fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival.
If you love festivals and want a taste of every far-flung event across Japan, the Furusato Festival is the place for you.
March is the month for anime. Along with Anime Japan, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival is another great event to celebrate international and local animated films. Some films, such as those in the …
The Oedo Antique Market is the largest outdoor antique market in Japan.
Heiwajima Antiques Festival is the place for serious antique lovers. From kimono to toys to porcelain, professional sellers showcase their curated selections. If you're in the know, it's …