Apr 19, 2012 Nikko Grand Spring Festival

May 17th-18th at Nikko.  The main highligh on May 17th is the amazing event that is Yabusame mounted archery while May 18th sees about 1,000 participants in full samurai armour parade through Nikko to Toshogu Shrine.

Apr 19, 2012 Hammamatsu Festival

This May 3rd-5th, enjoy the annual kit-flying- and kite-fighting!- festival at the seaside in Hammamatsu, Shizouka.  Also check-out the famous koinobori and mikoshi portable shrine parade!

Apr 19, 2012 La Folle Journee au Japon

Tokyo's annual classical music celebration is back!  From May 3rd-5th, enjoy over 300 performances at Tokyo International Forum and the Marunouchi area!

Apr 04, 2012 Japan Rail Pass for Tourists

The JAPAN RAIL PASS is offered by the six companies that make up the Japan Railways Group (JR Group) and offers an incredibly economical way to travel throughout Japan by rail.

If you have friends or relatives visiting you in Japan, this is a great way for them to explore the country by bullet train!