Culture Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri ...
Culture Ise Katagami Museum Jeanne Austry Ise katagami is an ancient Japanese craft where paper stencil were used to create ornaments on kimono and clothes.
15 Culture Experience Kabuki Music Aude Beaumond Get the opportunity to experience Kabuki performances by professionals in an intimate setting and try playing some traditiona...
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its...
Culture Koto Performance Reynald Ventura This is a six-minute film of a koto performance by Fusako Watanabe.
15 Culture Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
Culture Free Cultural Programs in Harajuku Mandy Admin Enjoy free cultural programs, like kimono wearing and yuzen painting, at Harajuku's Moshi Moshi Box tourism center from March...
Culture Unique Things To Do in Suwa Geoff Day We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwate...
