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Japan Awaits

Welcome to Japan Awaits, your source for traditional and cultural event bookings in Japan.

Welcome to Japan Awaits, your source for traditional and cultural event bookings. Our guests love Japan and the preservation of its culture and traditions. Unfortunately, due to the difficulty in booking and making reservations, the language barrier between visitors and traditional venues, and the exclusivity of the referral system in order to acquire services, visitors often miss the opportunity

to experience these once-in-a-lifetime cultural events. Additionally, due to modernization, cultural practices and events are dwindling and becoming increasingly difficult to find. At Japan Awaits, we want our guests to be able to experience the intangible heritage of Japan. We’re here to provide ease in booking by delivering tickets to your door and providing invaluable detail, directions, background information and more to maximize your cultural experience here in Japan! We at Japan Awaits are very pleased to be able to introduce our beautiful Japanese culture and history through these tours.

08/08/2025

🎋 A Sky Full of Wishes in Sendai
Every August, Sendai transforms into a dreamscape of colors, lanterns, and fluttering wishes during Japan’s most famous Tanabata Festival. Rooted in a celestial love story, the streets are lined with towering bamboo poles adorned with handmade streamers and paper hopes.
From magical nighttime lights to lively summer parades, it’s an experience that stirs both the heart and camera.
✨ Planning a trip to Tohoku?
Take a look at our custom Sendai tours and we will create a wonderful experience together!
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21/07/2025

🎉 🌊 Did you know Japan has a national holiday to honor the ocean?
Every third Monday of July, Japan celebrates Marine Day (海の日 – Umi no Hi) — a tribute to the sea that surrounds and sustains the island nation.
As a country built on maritime history, fishing traditions, and deep spiritual ties to water, this day is about gratitude. Gratitude for the food, beauty, and protection the ocean offers.
Across the country, you’ll find seaside festivals, fireworks by the bay, sailing parades, and families escaping to the coast or local aquariums.
In some areas, people even join beach cleanups to give back to the sea - because in Japan, the ocean is not just a view, it’s part of life. 🌅
✨ So if you find yourself near the water this July 21st… take a moment to thank the sea - or better yet, experience how Japan celebrates it.
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15/07/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 🌻
Each summer, the quiet town of Ono in Hyogo Prefecture transforms into a golden dream ✨ - with over 300,000 sunflowers swaying in the breeze.
🚋 Just a short ride from Kobe, this hilltop landscape is one of Japan’s most overlooked summer escapes.
When is best time to visit? Mid to late July, when the flowers are in full bloom 🌼 and the paths are bathed in soft light.
Take the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the calm of the season.🌾
The sun, the fields, and the stillness await.
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03/07/2025

𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐈 - Where Spirits Meet Light 🏮

30,000 glowing lanterns. One sacred path.
A Tokyo shrine transformed by golden light and quiet reverence.

Every July, Yasukuni Shrine becomes a sea of soft amber, guiding the spirits of ancestors with light, prayer, and celebration.

But this isn’t just a festival of the past—
it’s a living moment. With food stalls, dancing, and people in vibrant yukata, Mitama Matsuri blends the sacred with the joyful. 👘🍧

This year's Mitama Matsuri will take place July 13–16, at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Let yourself get lost in the most magical nights of Tokyo summer 🌌

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30/06/2025

𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐎 — 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓, 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 💥⛩️

Think sumo is just two giants pushing each other? Think again.
Behind every match is a world of ritual, tradition, and discipline that dates back over 1,500 years.

🥇 The dohyo (ring) is considered sacred - it’s purified with salt before every match.
🥢 Sumo wrestlers follow a strict lifestyle: from training at sunrise to eating a special high-calorie stew called chanko-nabe.
💪 Winning isn’t just about size - it's about timing, technique, and explosive power.

And yes, those slaps before the fight?
All part of the psychology.

Nagoya hosts the Sumo Tournament this July.
Don’t just watch - step in. Sumo awaits.

02/04/2022

𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐊𝐘𝐎! 🌸
Shinjuku Gyoen, Japan🇯🇵
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Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) nestled in the busy Shinjuku area of Tokyo, you can find more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees in the park. If you find yourself in the spacious lawns, you can enjoy a day out enjoying this beautiful time of year.

Best time to visit is the last week of March.
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31/03/2022

𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐊𝐘𝐎!
Nakameguro, Japan🇯🇵
Around 800 cherry blossom trees line a four-kilometer stretch of Meguro River. The vibrant colors surrounding the river makes Meguro River a must-see destination for cherry blossoms in Tokyo.

The canal is lined with shops and stalls during the sakura festival, with spring-themed treats including plenty of pink champagne. The trees are illuminated in the evening and is especially beautiful when the sun sets with the lanterns lit up by the river.

The best time to view cherry blossoms at its peak here is between late March to early April. This year, the projected dates are March 23rd to April 10th.

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30/03/2022

𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐊𝐘𝐎! 🌸
Ueno Park, Japan🇯🇵
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Ueno Park (上野公園) is one of Japan's most busy sakura spots, but for a good reason. With nearly 1,200 cherry trees lining the park’s main pathway, Ueno Park is worth the crowds.

The best time for seeing cherry blossoms in full bloom is usually the last week of March.

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17/03/2022

It's that time of year again! 🌸

11/03/2022

Today marks the 11th year anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake 🕯🕯🕯

On March 11th, 2011, a massive earthquake of 9.0 magnitude hit Japan, which caused a devastating tsunami in its northern coast and resulted in the world's worst nuclear disaster (since the 1986 Chernobyl crisis). Over 15,000 lives were lost and there were 2,525 people missing from the incident. In the last decade, the Japan government has spent $277 billion on reconstruction costs and there are continued plans to restore the devastated areas.

These photos were taken in Futaba, Fukushima, to memorialize this date.
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23/02/2022

Who wants to find Pokemon in real-life? ⚡️⚡️🐣

Now's your chance to catch 'em all! Pokémon Wonder is a brand-new 48,000-square-foot outdoor adventure for Pokémon lovers to search for their favorite Pokémon characters in real life.

Pokémon Wonder is located within an undisclosed and untouched natural area deep inside Yomiuriland, an amusement park in Inaki City, Tokyo. Attendees (aka Pokémon masters) may wander around the forest looking for handcrafted Pokémon created from leaves, acorns and other natural elements. Attendees will be given an 'orientation' before being handed a series of hints in a natural region previously inaccessible via the park. This adventure is similar to Niantic's Pokemon Go, which relies heavily on walking. Participants will become Pokemon researchers, reading clues and searching for Pokemon over the course of 90 minutes.

Bookings are available until the 3rd of April, 2022. Eager fans can book a 90-minute slot for up to six people to participate in a 'nature adventure' at https://wonder.pokemon.jp/

📌Read more at: https://www.japanawaits.com/real-life-pokemon-theme-park-in-tokyo/

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27/01/2022

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑: Shirogane Blue Pond 🇯🇵 ☃️

📍 Shirogane Blue Pond - Hokkaido
Shirogane Blue Pond (美瑛町青い池) is a man-made reservoir in Biei, Hokkaido. Located a few hours north of Sapporo, the Shirogane Blue Pond was created when the Biei River was dammed up in 1988. The Blue Pond is designed to safeguard the town against mudslides, and it has become a popular tourist attraction for both Japanese and international visitors. Natural minerals leached into the water from nearby mountains and waterfalls give the man-made pond its distinct coloring, which ranges from deep azure to aquamarine. Even while it appears to be pretty stunning in the summer, the actual enchantment of this location is exposed only during the winter.

In Hokkaido, snow may fall as early as October, and the pond regularly freezes over from December to mid-April. The ice has an unusual hue of blue, and the snow enhances the scenery's fanciful appearance. The Blue Pond area is illuminated at night from 5 PM to 9 PM, and the illuminated tree lights regularly change colors during the winter months, creating a beautiful and romantic atmosphere.

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住所

Meguro-ku, Tokyo