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One of the fun festivals found right around Japan is the ancient Tanabata Festival, often referred to as the Star Festival.

Lighting up the city of Kyoto each July is Gion Matsuri, one of the most famous festivals in Japan and Seeing the Gion Festival is a great experience for visitors to Kyoto.

Every year, Easter is getting bigger in Japan. Following in Christmas and Valentine’s footsteps, Easter celebrations are becoming more popular and widespread across the country - with a unique Japanese twist.

Learn everything about the Japanese Obon festival (including dates). Its origins and meaning, what to do during Obon, where to go and how to travel during Obon.

Japan has many seasonal and local festivals. With limited time on your hands, its key to find the best festival in Japan. Here is our top 12 best festivals in Japan.

Winter is coming to Japan! You might be as well. Learn about Japan In Wintertime, what to do during winter in Japan, what to eat, what the best winter sports and activities around Japan.

Winter is the perfect time to visit Hokkaido, find out about: Winter Festivals, Quality Skiing, Hokkaido Food Scene, Steamy Onsen and the beautiful natural sights of Hokkaido.

Winter can be a tricky time of year to visit Japan if you’re not into skiing and snowboarding. The Sapporo Snow Festival make it completely worthwhile the glacial spectacle and snow fun.

Japanese tradition of cherry blossom festival hanami is a celebration that is centuries old. It is held throughout Japan and in many other places around the world.

We have compiled everything you need to know to view the cherry blossom in Japan. Including the best dates to go based on the Sakura forecast for 2020