資料Shiryō
Japan travel resources
Everything Japanist publishes for planning a trip and understanding Japanese culture — events, seasons, safety, language, and regional guides, in one place.
- 19 guides & trackers
- 47 prefectures covered
- Live earthquake data
Start here
EventsFind a matsuriBrowse festival dates across every prefecture and build a trip around them.Open
SeasonsChase the blossomsFollow the sakura front north and see where the bloom is expected next.Open
SafetyCheck the groundSee recent seismic activity and learn what the Shindo intensity numbers mean.Open
祭と季節Matsuri to kisetsu
Events & seasons
Japan runs on a seasonal calendar. Track what is happening now and when the blossoms, fireworks, and maples are due.
- Festivals calendarMatsuri dates and event directory, aggregated from official sources.Calendar
- Fireworks (hanabi)Summer hanabi schedules, venues, and access notes.Calendar
- This week in JapanA rolling view of what is on right now, updated continuously.Live data
- Cherry blossom forecastSakura bloom timing by region, plus hanami spots.Forecast
- Autumn foliage forecast2026 first-call maple and ginkgo dates for 14 cities, plus the recent record.Forecast
- Kōyō guide 2026How the season moves, who publishes the forecasts, and how to follow the leaves.Guide
- Hanami guideHow to enjoy sakura season respectfully and comfortably.Guide
旅の準備Tabi no junbi
Planning essentials
The practical layer: getting around, paying for things, saying the right thing, and knowing where to go.
- Travel guideEnd-to-end trip planning, from budget to packing.Guide
- EtiquetteCustoms and manners for travelling respectfully.Guide
- TransportationTrains, IC cards, JR Pass basics, and current fare rules.Guide
- Japanese for travelersEssential phrases with kanji, kana, and romaji.Reference
- Regions of JapanPrefecture-oriented guides across all nine regions.Guide
- Kyoto guideWorld Heritage list, 2026 buses, Gion rules, and the four great festivals.Guide
安全と物語Anzen to monogatari
Safety, news & stories
Stay informed while you are there, and keep reading once you are home. Safety data sits alongside long-form culture writing.
- Earthquake trackerRecent seismic activity on a live map, refreshed every few minutes.Live data
- Shindo scale explainedWhy Japan reports intensity, not just magnitude.Reference
- Japan travel newsJapan-focused updates that affect visitors and residents.Live data
- Culture blogLong-form explainers on history, language, and daily life.Stories
- Through the lensPhoto essays and albums shot across Japan.Stories
- About & sourcesWho writes this, and the editorial standards behind it.Reference
Questions about planning with Japanist
Where should I start if this is my first trip to Japan?
- Read the travel guide first for the overall shape of a trip, then the transportation guide to understand trains and IC cards, then the etiquette guide. Once dates are fixed, check the festivals calendar and the seasonal forecasts to see what will be happening while you are there.
How far ahead are cherry blossom and autumn foliage dates known?
- Sakura forecasts from private Japanese forecasters start appearing in January and are revised weekly as spring approaches. For koyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency does not publish a peak-foliage forecast. Japan Meteorological Corporation issued its first 2026 city table on 2 September; Weathernews followed on 3 September; Japan Weather Association (tenki.jp) has said late September. Treat all of them as estimates that shift with the weather.
Is the earthquake tracker an official warning service?
- No. Japanist is not an official warning service. The earthquake pages exist to help you understand seismic activity and the Shindo intensity scale. For warnings, tsunami advisories, and evacuation instructions, always rely on the Japan Meteorological Agency and local authorities.
How often is this information updated?
- Earthquake data is ingested every few minutes. Festival and event aggregation runs twice daily, and the travel news pipeline also runs twice daily. Seasonal forecasts are updated as the underlying forecasters publish revisions, and every guide page notes the rules and fees that were current when it was last reviewed.
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