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Spring
SeasonsSpring
Events
2022 Art Events in Japan
Two of Japan's biggest art events return this year: the Setouchi Triennale on the Seto Inland Sea Islands and Niigata's Echigo Tsumari Art Field.
Events
Onbashira Matsuri
Watch one of Japan's most dangerous festivals in Nagano in 2022. The Onbashira Matsuri is an ancient festival dating back more than 1,200 years.
Cultural Travel
Eating Wild in Japan
Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.
Hokkaido
Bird’s Eye View of Hokkaido
Get a bird's eye view of Hokkaido with Ben Kerr, a Niseko-based pilot.
Hiking
Northern Tohoku’s Top 5 Spring Hikes
Chase the cherry blossoms north and enjoy five of Tohoku’s best hikes this spring.
Spring
Spring Escapes: Outdoor Activities in Japan
Check out these spring escapes this season and enjoy outdoor activities throughout Japan.
Glamping
Haga Farm Spring Glamping in Tochigi
Haga Farm and Glamping in Tochigi opened in August 2020, and it has quickly become a popular escape for Tokyoites.
Horseback Riding
Modern Day Samurai: Interview with a Horseback A...
Discover what life is like for Michael No, a horseback archer and "modern day samurai" who practices yabusame in Nikko.