There is a unique street Kabuki Festival (Yamaage Festival) celebrated in Nasu-Karasuyama city each year in July as well as many other things to see and do.
Nearby Tokyo talks to 'Nikko Kamen' a mascot of Nikko city, to find out about central Nikko's UNESCO-registered shrines and interesting and educational activities.
Read about the 6 places I recommend visiting in central Nikko. Walk from JR and Tobu Nikko train stations and experience these hidden gems before arriving at the famous Toshogu Shrine.
Four family-run authentic sake breweries to visit in Tochigi nearby Tokyo. Visit a sake brewery to get up close to Japanese culture. Start planning a one-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan today.
Want to visit the Japanese countryside? Here's 10 ways to enjoy Mashiko in spring. Pottery making, Strawberry picking, Sake tasting & more! (2h from Tokyo)