Kochi's Sawachi cuisine festival takes place in western Japan
A festival featuring Kochi's Sawachi cuisine takes place in western Japan as part of efforts to continue the practice of...
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Traditional drum performance held for first time since Noto Peninsula quake
A traditional drum performance that has been handed down for more than 400 years in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, takes p...
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Baldness appreciation group holds spring gathering and competition
The annual spring gathering of a baldness appreciation group takes place in northern Japan.
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New projection mapping show starts in Tokyo
A new world-record-holding nighttime projection mapping show will begin at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, w...
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Mountain burning at Akiyoshidai plateau in western Japan
A mountain burning event takes place at Akiyoshidai plateau in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, to promote sprouting...
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Festival with 1,000-year history ends in northeastern Japan
The Somin-sai festival with over 1,000 years of history comes to an end in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, due to ...
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Osaka Castle admission fee to be doubled from spring of 2025
Osaka city hall plans to double the admission fee for those aged 16 and over to enter the castle tower of Osaka Castle s...
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in southwestern Japan due to warm winter
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Nachi Waterfall in southwestern Japan.
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Japan's new budget airline makes debut flight
Japan's new budget airline AirJapan makes its debut flight.
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Ruins believed to be Sakamoto Castle found in western Japan
A moat and stone walls believed to belong to the “'phantom” Sakamoto Castle built during the Sengoku period are found in...
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