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Here is a collection of my favorite things to do around Halloween in Tokyo! 1. Try Pumpkin and Coffin-Shaped Wagashi Baikate in...

The Tori no Ichi Festival is an annual festival has been celebrated at shrines and temples since the Edo period, and it is held in...

The Tori no Ichi Festival is an annual festival has been celebrated at shrines and temples since the Edo period, and it is held in...

Mount Oyama is a lesser-known hiking location, but becomes quite popular during both momiji and plum blossom season. It is located in...

Approximately two hours away from central Tokyo you will find Machida's expansive and lush garden which boasts 500 types of dahlia in a...

An outdoor garden, indoor botanical garden, and a Starbucks with a gorgeous view! Where: 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo 206-8566 How...

A scenic spot to see different colors of spider lilies. The entrance leading up to the temple are lined with white, yellow, and red...

The Nakanobu Nebuta festival gives you a small glimpse into what the bigger version of this festival (The Aomori Nebuta Festival) would...

At the Tokyo Mask Festival, you will find a creatively curated collection of talented artists and established companies selling masks,...

Tsukimi/月見 (moon viewing) is a Japanese holiday to celebrate the full moon, to express gratitude for good harvests, and to pray for an...

About Shirakawa-go/Ogimachi Village The Shirakawa-go region is located in Gifu prefecture and is most famous for Ogimachi Village which...

Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki prefecture hosts events all-year-round based on the flowers and plants that are currently in season. In...

Hachioji Ichyou Matsuri 八王子いちょう祭り/ Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is a two day festival celebrating the change of color of the approximately...

Bake Neko Matsuri (Supernatural Cat Festival) is a Halloween Parade that anyone can join in on by signing up in advance, and showing up...