Culture Zenpuku Temple Maren Pauli Zenpuku Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi, is the location of the first American legation, Tokyo's eldest gingko tree, and the r...
Culture Sato Sakura Museum Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Naka-Meguro district, the Sato Sakura Museum holds exhibitions of contemporary art and paintings in traditi...
Culture Super Yosakoi Festival Lester Goh Under the hot summer sun, wave upon wave of performers take to the stage with energetic moves and youthful exuberance. Featur...
Culture Inu - Dogs Elena Lisina Legends and true stories show the special attitude and love of the Japanese to dogs. Among the stories are the world-famous d...
Culture Aizu Sazaedo Temple Tom Roseveare Aizu Sazaedo (会津さざえ堂) is a 16.5 meter high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddhist pagoda located in Aizu-wakamatsu.
Culture Sumo at Yasukuni Shrine 2025 Kylie Plester Each year Yasukuni Shrine holds a ceremonial sumo event where you can watch sumo wrestling for free
Culture Kakegawa Stained Glass Museum Peter Sidell In the historic castle town Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Stained Glass Museum is a small but enjoyable museum...
Culture Kumano Kodo World Heritage Center Kenny King Hin Choi The rich history of Kumano Kodo and its vital position as a religious hub is clearly described in this information center.
Culture Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, an...
Culture Sugito Town Lantern Festival 2024 Elizabeth S In early August, Sugito Town in Saitama Prefecture celebrates summer for two evenings with a lantern festival. “The Milky Way...
