FESTIVALS

While the festival itself is well known in Japan, even most Japanese people aren't familiar with the various performances to be seen at Nagasaki's raucous Kunchi Festival.

Learn all about the Meiji Restoration in the city of Kitakyushu.

Where could you see a dozen tigers dance on a rooftop? Head north to Miyagi!

How can a cow heal your knee? Find out at these Tokyo-area temples and shrines!

This Aichi-area festival features geysers of light exploding from handheld bamboo cannons!

Do you know the real Japanese technique for wearing traditional footwear?

Ranked as a three-star Michelin destination, Takayama's ancient streetscapes are full of traditional shops, while its Takayama Matsuri is known as one of Japan's top three most beautiful festivals.

Looking for a steamy train experience? Head up to Aomori for a stove train that's heated to 50°C in the middle of summer!