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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.

You may not be able to visit Japan right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy two of its most famous exports - Manga and Anime.

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.

Osaka Castle is a must-visit on any trip to Kansai. Learn a bit about its history, how to access Osaka Castle, how to buy tickets and more.

Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun. The Ancient World. A cornucopia of historical, cultural, religious, architectural, and culinary delights.

South of Osaka, the best places to visit in the Kii Peninsula include sacred shrines, white sand beaches and one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots.

Wakura Onsen (和倉温泉) is a hot spring resort just north of Kanazawa and on the edge of Nanao Bay. Well known within Japan for its upscale and luxurious onsen.

Known as the ‘Samurai City’, the historic city of Aizuwakamatsu is full of heritage landmarks tied to its proud samurai past that it fought to preserve.

Studio Ghibli fans simply have to visit the gorgeous port town of Tomonoura, the real-life inspiration for the charming animated film, Ponyo on the Cliff by The Sea.

Japan’s rice fields provide one of the most majestic and nostalgic locations to visit across the whole country. Discover where to go and the cultural significance of rice to Japan in our latest guide.