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‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 41st Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest 第41回浅草サンバカーニバルパレードコンテスト Umamichi-dori to Kaminarimon-dori 馬道通り～雷門通り Taito, Tokyo August 29th👉 67th Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori 第67回東京高円寺阿波おどり Around JR Koenji Station, etc JR高円寺駅、その他 Suginami, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 52nd Tokyo Otsuka Awa Odori 第52回東京大塚阿波おどり Tranpal Otsuka and Minami-Otsuka Odori トランパル大塚・南大塚大通り Toshima, Tokyo August 28th - 29th👉 TOKYO Toy Show 2026 TOKYOおもちゃショー2026 Tokyo Big Sight 東京ビッグサイト Koto, Tokyo August 27th - 30th👉 Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival 湘南ひらつか花火大会 Hiratsuka Tamasaburo Fishery Port (New Port) ひらつかタマ三郎漁港（新港） Hiratsuka, Kanagawa August 28th👉 Yokohama Green Expo Support Minatomirai Festival 横浜グリーンエクスポ応援 みなとみらいフェスティバル Rinko Park, Cup Noodle Museum Park, 臨港パーク、カップヌードルミュージアムパーク、ほか Yokohama, Kanagawa August 24th👉 17th Minato Mirai Dai Bon Odori 第17回みなとみらい大盆踊り Rinko Park and Plaza 臨港パーク、プラザ広場 Yokohama, Kanagawa August 28th - 29th👉 26 Yokohama Asahi Jazz Matsuri '26横浜旭ジャズまつり Kodomo Nature Park Baseball Stadium こども自然公園 野球場 Yokohama, Kanagawa August 30th👉 Kitashitaura Noryo Furusato Matsuri 北下浦納涼ふるさとまつり Miura Shiratori En 三浦しらとり園 Yokosuka, Kanagawa August 30th👉 54th Akishima Citizen Whale Festival 第54回昭島市民くじら祭 Showa Park Athletics Stadium 昭和公園陸上競技場 Akishima, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi 原宿表参道元氣祭スーパーよさこい Harajuku Omotesando, Meiji Jingu, etc 原宿表参道、明治神宮、その他 Shibuya, Tokyo August 29th - 30th👉 Youga Summer Festival 用賀サマーフェスティバル Youga Kusunoki Park 用賀くすのき公園 Setagaya, Tokyo August 29th - 30th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
Trust me, it’ll completely change the way you see tofu! ⚪🍵Imagine stepping into a quiet Japanese home, welcomed by the sweetest older couple. A small pan of soy milk heats in front of you. Slowly, a thin film forms… and you lift it with chopsticks. Sounds easy? Not at all 😅 But with each new layer, you get another try, tasting it with yuzu, matcha, or smoked salt. Light, nutty, and unforgettable.Between yuba-making, you’re served a full-course meal: tofu dishes, sushi, tempura, even dessert sprinkled with kinako. Every bite delicate, seasonal, and beautifully plated. The hosts? So sweet! Stories, laughter, even jokes about how the husband didn’t like yuba as a kid. It feels less like a class and more like visiting family.And to end, a calming tea whisking ritual… the perfect finish to one of the most heartwarming cultural experiences you can have in Japan.🙋‍♀️ Curious to book this experience? DM us!#JapaneseFood #FoodieJapan #JapanEats #JapaneseCuisine #JapanFoodie
In Kii-Katsuura, Wakayama, we started the day out on the water, kayaking along the coast with the sun slowly rising over the ocean.And honestly, this is the kind of Japan experience I love. So quiet and unique!Kii-Katsuura is best known as a gateway to the Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls!Yes, waking up that early hurts 😂 But once you're floating on the ocean watching the sunrise, it's 100% worth it.📍 Kii-Katsuura, WakayamaWanna go sunrise kayaing here?#Wakayama #KumanoKodo #JapanTravel #HiddenJapan #JapanAdventure
And yes... every single one of these actually happened 🫠🇯🇵.We love our travelers, but sometimes our brains just short-circuit a little bit! Swipe through to see some of our favorite real-life client moments. Planning your own trip and want to skip the guesswork? Head over to our blog for guides that actually make sense!What is the wildest travel question or complaint you have ever heard? Let us know below! 👇#japantravel #travelagency #visitjapan #japantrips #travelplanning
At Oshino Hakkai, you can experience some of the clearest natural spring water in Japan. It’s literally water that originates from rain and snowmelt on Mt. Fuji before slowly filtering through layers of volcanic rock underground.And one of the coolest things you can do here? Get a fresh bottle and fill it straight from the spring water yourself! 💦The water is cold, crisp and refreshing, and knowing where it came from makes every sip feel even more special 😍📍 Oshino Hakkai, Yamanashi🙋‍♀️ Wanna try this water?
We see them more as real highlights that simply suffer from being too popular! 🇯🇵✨Because they are so well known, they draw huge crowds and get very packed and commercialized. But that does not mean you should cross them off your list. You just need to set your expectations right. 📣 Comment GUIDE to get the full list of what to see, what to skip, and where to go instead! 🙋🏻‍♀️What other spots in Japan do you think have become tourist traps? Let us know below! 👇#japantravel #visitjapan #tokyotravel #japanguide #traveltips #japantrip #travelplanning
We've designed 3 totally different itineraries to suit 3 different types of couples...✨ THE ROMANTIC — quiet Tokyo gardens, private onsen ryokans in Hakone, kimono photoshoots in Kyoto, and turquoise water in Okinawa 🥾 THE ADVENTURER — Osaka's neon nights, a monk temple stay on Koyasan, days on the sacred Kumano Kodo trail, and a well-earned luxury ryokan in Kyoto 🍜 THE FOODIE — wagyu and knife-making in Tokyo, Dotonbori food crawls in Osaka, and yatai stalls and legendary tonkotsu ramen in FukuokaSame country, three totally different trips. 💬 Comment "GUIDE", and we'll send you all three full itineraries straight to your DMs...#JapanHoneymoon #HoneymoonInJapan #JapanTravel #HoneymoonGoals #traveljapan
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Sancha Latin Festival 三茶ラテンフェスティバル Chazawa-dori 茶沢通り Setagaya, Tokyo August 23rd👉 Azabu Juban Noryo Matsuri 麻布十番納涼まつり Azabu Juban Shopping Street 麻布十番商店街 Minato, Tokyo August 22nd - 23rd👉 Matsuda Kanko Matsuri まつだ観光まつり Sakawagawa Chomin Shinsui Hiroba 酒匂川町民親水広場 Matsuda, Kanagawa August 22nd👉 Ueno Panda Beer Festival ウエノデ.パンダビアフェスタ Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square 上野恩賜公園噴水前広場 Taito, Tokyo August 14th - 23rd👉 Shiroyama Natsu Matsuri 城山夏まつり Kawashiri Hachimangu Surroundings 川尻八幡宮周辺 Sagamihara, Kanagawa August 22nd - 23rd👉 Chuo Ward Oedo Bon Odori 中央区大江戸まつり盆おどり大会 Hamacho Park 浜町公園 Chuo, Tokyo August 21st - 22nd👉 Yokohama Kanazawa Fireworks 金沢まつり花火大会 Umi no Koen (Marine Park) 海の公園 Yokohama, Kanagawa August 22nd👉 Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival 下北沢阿波おどり Shimokitazawa Ichibangai Shopping Street 下北沢一番街商店街 Setagaya, Tokyo August 22nd - 23rd👉 Roppongi Hills Bon Dance Festival 六本木ヒルズ盆踊り Roppongi Hills Arena 六本木ヒルズアリーナ Minato, Tokyo August 21st - 23rd#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
⛩️✨ Everyone knows Kyoto’s temples… but just 10 minutes away in Shiga, there’s a massive UNESCO World Heritage site that hardly anyone visits.This is Miidera Temple — one of the four biggest temple complexes in Japan, with over 40 halls and centuries of history. You’ll find ancient wooden gates, peaceful pagodas, gardens, even views over Lake Biwa 🌿And the best part? It’s usually quiet.🙏 Miidera has been an important Buddhist site since the 7th century, tied to emperors, monks, and legends.🥰 Today, it’s a place where you can slow down, explore at your own pace, and actually enjoy the beauty without the crowds.Honestly, I don’t know how this place isn’t packed with tourists… but I’m not complaining 👀✨Would you add this hidden gem to your Japan trip?📍Mii-dera#miidera #japantemple #kyototravel #japantravel #japanhiddengems
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