Culture Tokyo and Niigata: Modern Vs. Traditional Veronica Carnevale In Tokyo, discover activities that integrate state-of-the-art technology and pop culture, and then, move to Niigata where you...
Culture Neko Or Japanese Cats Elena Lisina Cats or neko in Japanese are pictured in ancient legends through to modern manga and animethat are well known all over the wo...
Culture Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura Activities around Western Tokyo: sake tasting, washi workshop, aizome, ninja experience, tea ceremony, temple lodging, raftin...
Culture Traditional Japanese Theater Anne Lauenroth Traditional Japanese Theater - an Introduction to Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku.
Culture Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of ...
Culture One Day in Suwa Geoff Day There are many things to do in Suwa, Japan, and this short guide should serve as an example day trip to get you started in th...
11 Culture Entsuin, Matsushima in the Snow Tom Roseveare Entsuin Temple is designated as an important national cultural asset, in Matsushima, Miyagi prefecture
10 Culture Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji...
12 Culture Onomichi's Temple Trails Chantelle Silva Through the backstreets of Onomichi, twisting trails lead down from Senkoji Park to the sea, a mix of natural and man-made be...
Culture Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
