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Japan’s Best Anime Cosplay Events

When you hear the words, anime, manga, and cosplay what do you think of ? … Japan ! If you are a fan of anime and are visiting Japan, you might want to check out some of the world’s biggest events in the industry … which include ComicMarket, Anime Japan, and the World Cosplay Summit. […]

Kyoto’s Historic Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival)

If you are in Kyoto during the month of July you have the opportunity to experience one of Japan’s most famous festivals. Believed to have its origins over 1,100 years ago when floats were made and paraded in the town to appease the deity of plague and illnesses, the Gion Matsuri (festival) takes place over […]

Sanja Matsuri – Tokyo’s Big and Wild Shinto Festival

Tokyo Asakusa’s Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) is one of the best places to experience the excitement and energy of a mikoshi carrying parade. The festival is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. The festival is held in honor of the three men who established and founded Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa. The Sanja […]

Japan’s Biggest Illumination Show … Huis Ten Bosch

Visiting Japan and planning to travel to Nagasaki Prefecture? You might want to stop by the Huis Ten Bosch theme park. Located in Sasebo city, north of Nagasaki city, the park is constructed around the theme of the Netherlands, with old Dutch buildings and structures. The Dutch have a long history with Japan. They […]

Tokyo Top Winter Illumination Locations 2017/2018

The holiday season brings more excitement and more lights to the already high energy city of Tokyo. If you are looking to see the best holiday season light shows in Tokyo during your visit to the city here is a great list (as of Dec 2017). But first check out the above video from December […]

The Robot Games – Tokyo 2020 Olympics

It could be that you will interact with as many robots as people during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Japan is a leader in robot technology development and they are looking to showcase the technology during the 2020 games in Tokyo. Think of this possible scenario. You arrive at the airport and get assistance in […]

Tokushima Awa Dance Festival – Japan’s largest dance festival

How to view 360° video on mobile Looking for some summer fun and dance? … Then travel to Tokushima City in Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku during the August Obon season where it seems like the entire city is full of festival music and dance. Watch the above video to see some […]

Sapporo Snow Festival is a winter wonderland

Enjoy the Snow Festival held every February in Sapporo Hokkaido. Magnificent snow and ice sculptures, winter events, great food, and Japanese hospitality ! Great videos above of this year’s (2018) festival that include awesome video of projection mapping on the ice sculptures. The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan’s largest winter events and […]