Tokyo

Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

These special Japanese apples are both sweet and juicy

An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

This insect dish is available in jars or freshly boiled and prepared over rice during winter

The unique Japanese strawberries make for great romantic gifts

Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms

Celebrated nationwide, this festival brings color and romance to daily life!

A small fruit with a sweet peel

A bright red and luxurious variety of cherry

Japanese grapes with a thick skin

One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan

You will find it everywhere during this season!

Climbing Mt Fuji is a truly beautiful experience​!

A citrus fruit that is easy to peel

Feel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead

One of the last major fireworks shows of the year

The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

Taste this true sign of spring

This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

An American sport with a Japanese twist

Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see their unbelievable beauty

Explore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets

An autumn fruit with a woody texture

Though not too pleasing to the eye, these creatures are a true delicacy

The official beach season starts with the end of school. But you can enjoy it any time

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

One of the greatest festivals in Tokyo with 100 portable shrines being carried through the city

This expensive luxury food can also be deadly

Celebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year

A large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo

Don't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao

Try some adrenaline-pumping sports right in Japan's capital

Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan

A holiday fair at one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo

Spring arrival is always celebrated by Daruma doll fair at the Jindai-ji temple in Tokyo

Honour the most well-known samurai heroes from the Edo period

One of three most important festivals in Tokyo

Winter in Tokyo can be very pleasant if you warm up in one of the bathhouses

Runners from around the world race through the heart of Japan's vibrant capital

How about a nice weekend getaway to a miniature volcano nestled in a crater island?

A successor of the legendary Tsukiji market is a new gourmet tourist mecca

Tokyo beats many European capitals as far as holiday lights are concerned

The favorite natural attraction for Tokyo residents and visitors

A wonderful alternative to whaling from Hokkaido to Okinawa

The Japanese capital offers plenty of spots for wind sports enthusiasts

Join the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo

Firefly watching is a favorite summer nighttime activity in Tokyo parks

Discover the uniquely Japanese way of greeting the New Year

For one day, Asakusa turns into Rio

The celebration of American popular culture in Japan

The second largest film festival in Asia