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Races and Events
ActivitiesRaces and Events
Japan’s calendar is filled with traditional festivals (matsuri), music festivals, food festivals and international trail running, triathlon, cycling and countless other races for active travelers to enjoy.
People
The Unstoppable Bruce Cook
Back in 2014, freestyle motocross rider Bruce Cook was attempting the biggest trick in the world of action sports at the time, a ...
Art and Film
Art in the Inland Sea
This summer, from July 18 to Sept. 4, one of Japan’s most interesting art festivals is back. The Setouchi Triennale Art Festival ...
Market Watch
Yebisu Marche
One of Tokyo’s loveliest little markets is Yebisu Marche. Part of the Marche Japon movement that started in 2009, Yebisu Marche f...
Market Watch
Kitanaka Marche
Just outside Bashamichi Station in Yokohama is a charming new farmer’s market. Brought about by the same folks who conjured up To...
Market Watch
Akigawa Market
There is much to recommend on a visit to Akigawa Market. Located in far western Tokyo, it features produce and products from, qui...
Market Watch
Earth Day Market
Started with six vendors in 2006, the Earth Day Market in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park was intended as a place to use Earth Day Money (an ...
Beer Buzz
Getting Funky
Whether it’s James Brown’s drummer making you jump out of your seat and dance or that bag of stinky gym clothes bringing a tear t...
Events
The Circus Comes to Town
After years of planning, Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live came to Japan for the first time wowing tens of thousands ...