Jimmy's Izu Blog
In recent years, the amount of English language information about Japan’s Izu Peninsula has been increasing, but it’s still hard to find. Official tourism sites tend to cover the highlights.
This blog is designed to introduce well known areas, hidden gems, and tell the stories that help define the character of Izu.
Learn About Izu
- Practical Information
- Things to do & see
- Mythology & Folktales
Help people discover Izu: If you have a site that provides information about Izu, we’d be happy to exchange links. Contact us
Topics
Izu’s Top Three Strange Festivals
The Izu Peninsula has many festivals, and many take place in the summer and fall. Three festivals are among the most unusual in all of...
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Anjinsai – A Local Izu Festival
The Anjinsai Festival in Ito, Shizuoka, is a captivating local festival on the Izu peninsula that draws locals and tourists alike to experience a fusion...
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Shimoda Black Ship Festival
Shimoda's biggest annual festival commemorates that era with the Kurofune Matsuri (Black Ship Festival). The first festival was held in 1934 as a way to...
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History of Ito Onsen
The history of Ito's onsen dates back well over a thousand years. According to legend, the onsen were discovered during the Nara period...
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Traditional Crafts in Izu
I've often lamented that many of the old ways are nowhere to be found in Izu, but I understand why. People have no practical reasons...
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