Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...

The traditional time for fireworks festivals in Japan is summer, when there’s zero chance of crowds getting chilly while waiting for the show to start. So the organizers of The Zekkei Fireworks are ...

The Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama ... and which quickly fade into memory, like fireworks on a summer’s night. (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: An installation by Ninagawa ...

The festival, which is one of the largest celebrations of the iconic cherry blossom trees in the United States, is just over a week away.

If you’re wondering which events are the best ones to catch, we’ve rounded up Japan's most spectacular annual festivals. From the snowy showcase at Hokkaido to summer’s bon odori dancing ...