11 Culture British Fair in Umeda John Carter I wanted to see what Japan’s view of Britain was and it was actually very enjoyable. It was a little cliché with stalls devot...
Culture Gojinjo Taiko Alena Eckelmann Gojinjo Daiko, a kind of Japanese drumming specific to Ishikawa Prefecture, has a tradition of 400 years.
Culture Traditional Korean Mounted Archery Evangeline Neo Traditional Korean Mounted Archery held annually in Koma to celebrate 1,300 years of history with ancient Korea.
6 Culture Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Blazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Culture Gose's Sougetsusai Festival Aries Lucea Sougetsusai a festival that celebrates architecture and community spirit.
Culture Celestial Geisha Night Peter Sidell Held on Mount Mitake west of Tokyo, Celestial Geisha Night is an entertaining event with geisha dance performances and tradit...
Culture Ozu Yasujiro Seishunkan Museum [Closed] Chris Glenn A Museum dedicated to one of Japanese cinemas' most respected and innovative directors, Ozu Yasujiro.
Culture Goyōzan Matchlock Rifle Brigade Jonathan Grogan Enjoy a demonstration of Hinawaju rifles by Sumita town's very own Hinawaju Rifle Brigade!
11 Culture Furusato Matsuri at Tokyo Dome Joseph Bautista One of the few opportunities to enjoy all Japanese culture and food concentrated in a single event.
Culture Hanami at Nishi Park Tristan Scholze As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy th...