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At Fuji Motosuko Resort (Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi), the Fuji Shibazakura Festival—one of the largest in the Kanto region—will start on Saturday, April 11, 2026, featuring
Every March, the historic Jindaiji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo, comes alive with a vibrant sea of red for the Jindaiji Daruma Ichi 2026. As one
Arakurayama Sengen Park Cancels 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival Due to Overtourism FUJIYOSHIDA, YAMANASHI – The city of Fujiyoshida has announced the cancellation of the 2026
Witness thousands of candles, sky lanterns, and fireworks illuminate the winter sky against the silhouette of Mount Fuji at this magical one-day event. On a
Togakushi Shrine Closes Famous Cedar Avenue Until Spring 2026 NAGANO, JAPAN – In an unprecedented move, Togakushi Shrine has completely closed the iconic cedar-lined path
2026/01/12(Mon) For travelers planning a trip to Japan in early 2026, there’s exciting news: the famous Kawazu Sakura (cherry blossoms) in Shizuoka Prefecture are predicted
Current date: 2026-01-02 (JST) What Happened Japanese experts are reminding the public that Mount Fuji, which has not had a major eruption in over 300
Current date: 2025-12-27 (JST) What Is Happening The traditional winter phenomenon known as “Omiwatari” (御神渡り), or “The God’s Crossing,” on Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture
Overview Visit Japan Web is an online service for completing immigration and customs procedures before you arrive in Japan 1. It is designed to make
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) What Happened Shibuya Ward will implement a revised ordinance to address the growing issue of littering in its busiest districts. Starting
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