by Arden Kreuzer | Last updated Sep 28, 2026 | Autumn in Japan, Japan by Season
Yes, Japan does celebrate Halloween, but it’s concentrated almost entirely in Tokyo and mainly nightlife-focused, with smaller scenes in Osaka and Kyoto. Outside major cities, you likely won’t find much beyond the seasonal pumpkin display in supermarkets....
by Venese | Last updated Sep 3, 2026 | Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Silver Week 2026 runs from Saturday, 19 September, through Wednesday, 23 September. It’s the first full five-day Silver Week since 2015, and the next one is not expected until 2032. Silver Week 2026 at a Glance Saturday, 19 September and Sunday, 20 September—weekend...
by Angelie | Last updated Aug 29, 2026 | Japan Cultural Experiences
I’m not going to lie. The first few times I came to Japan, doing something explicitly related to sports did not even cross my mind. And that’s not just because I can’t hit a ball, even if my life depended on it. Why would I be thinking of sports when I’m literally in...
by Jessica | Last updated Sep 14, 2026 | Japan Itinerary
We’ll just say it: more people should visit Fukuoka! It’s one of the most underrated cities in Japan for so, so many reasons, but today we want to talk about the amazing Fukuoka day trips! The amount of choice within just 90 minutes of the city is pretty unmatched,...
by Angelie | Last updated Aug 21, 2026 | Japan Cultural Experiences
Ask anyone why they want to visit Japan, and food comes up within about ten seconds. Then someone brings up otaku culture or Harajuku fashion, all these exciting little worlds that Japan somehow birthed over the years. Not to mention the centuries-old shrines and...
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