Culture The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and America...
Culture Sunomata, The One Night Castle Chris Glenn According to legend, Sunomata Castle was constructed overnight, hence its other name, Ichiya, or “One Night” Castle.
Culture Marvel Studios: A Universe of Heroes 2022 Kim A special exhibition taking place at Hokkaido's Sapporo Factory will explore superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ...
Culture Glasses Museum in Sabae Geoff Day Sabae City, Fukui, is the heart of Japan-made glasses frame production with the Glasses Museum a key place to admire the hist...
Culture Tokyo Midtown Design Touch 2024 Niek Ceylan Held in autumn every year, Tokyo Midtown Design Touch is an event showcasing international design in a range of different for...
Culture Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku Gaby Sun The Edo Tokyo Museum, using both historical artifacts and hands-on exhibits, guides and educates visitors through the transit...
Culture Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is...
Culture Enoshima’s Iwaya Caves Tomoko Kamishima Iwaya are caves on Enoshima island which have been eroded by tides for thousands of years and elevated from the sea by repeat...
Culture Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Culture The Grand Ise Jingu Chris Glenn The Grand Shrine of Ise comprises two separate shrines, the Naiku and Geku. From ancient times, worshippers would visit the G...
