CategoriesFestivals
-
Tachikawa Winter Market
Under the winter night sky, illuminated by sparkling lights, Tachikawa’s Winter Market becomes a festive square of warmth and charm. Wooden stalls offer hot drinks, baked treats, and handmade crafts,…
-
Tachikawa Yoito-matsuri (Community Festival)
Launched in 1989 as a community summer festival, the Tachikawa Yoito-matsuri brings people together in a spirit of connection and hometown pride. Dancers dressed in happi—traditional short festival jackets worn…
-
Ome Daruma Market
Held every year on January 12, the Ome Daruma Market has a history of more than 300 years, dating back to the Edo period. Along the historic street Ome Kaido…
- New posts
-
Shiofune Kannon Temple – Azaleas
Known as the “Temple of Flowers and History,” Shiofune Kannon bursts into color each spring. About 20,000 azaleas bloom from late April to early May, covering the area in vibrant…
-
Autumn Leaves at Showa Kinen Park
In autumn, the golden ginkgo trees along the avenue, known as Katarai Ginkgo Avenue (かたらいのイチョウ並木), create a perfect setting for strolling or picnicking. Covering over 160 hectares, Showa Kinen Park…
-
Fairy’s Flower (Rengetsushōma) at Mt. Mitake
Mt. Mitake, a sacred peak near Tokyo, is famed for its summer wildflower―rengetsushōma. With its delicate, nodding lavender blooms, it is called the “fairy of the forest.” Around 50,000 plants…
