Very hot summers in Japan are changing famous summer events. Some festivals now happen in spring or autumn because of extreme ...

Japan Society, a 118-year-old nonprofit dedicated to fostering closer ties between the U.S. and Japan, announces the full lineup for the 18th edition of its annual contemporary Japanese film festival, ...

Haruka Takaku has embraced Wyoming truck culture during her stint as the new Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator for the Heart Mountain ...

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled its Golden Goblet Awards selection, with 49 films competing across ...

Our trusted travel specialists weigh in on Japan's less-touristed, just-as-exciting destinations, from arty Naoshima to the ...

Japanese winter festivals are a colorful ... beliefs related to water conservation during winter. The Asahikawa Winter Festival is known for its giant snow sculptures that take over Tokiwa Park ...

visitors will find Japanese cultural activities and more than 35 local vendors. The event is free and open to the public. After a long, snowy winter, festival organizers say the cherry blossoms ...

According to Matsuki, JSA starts logistical preparations before winter break, outlining schedules and ... matcha, and bottled Japanese drinks. The festival also featured games, which participants ...

is one of Hokkaido’s signature winter events. Known for its massive snow sculptures and lively activities, the festival attracts visitors from around Japan and beyond. At the heart of the festival are ...

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions to far northern Hokkaido prefecture each winter, almost did not happen this year. A month of record ...

With the snow festival slated to commence ... According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sapporo Regional Headquarters, the warm winter was triggered by a warm air mass from the south while ...

This year, the festival runs from 1 to 28 Feb 2025 ... or capturing stunning photos, Japan’s winter sakura provides a magical way to welcome the season and embrace its beauty early. Don’t miss out on ...