Culture Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2025 Kim There are a number of places across Japan to see wisteria during the spring months, and many would agree that Tokyo's best sp...
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the ...
Culture Guide to Visiting Zao Fox Village Rebecca Daum Zao Fox Village is filled with over 100 animals and 6 different types of foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Chidorigafuchi The Chidorigafuchi Trench is one of the best places in Tokyo to see the cherry blossoms in spring, from late March to early A...
Culture Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba Ignatius Koh Odaiba's old RX-78-2 Gundam statue has been replaced by a new RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model. The new statue can transform between...
Culture Etiquette at Shrines and Temples Edward Yagisawa Follow these easy steps to properly pay your respects at Japan's marvelous temples and shrines!
Culture Sanno Matsuri 2024 Moira Cotter Sanno Matsuri is one of the three most famous Tokyo festivals, occurring every 2nd year in mid June. The Grand Parade is the ...
Culture Gaming in Japan: How to Play Pachinko Japan Travel With blazing lights, whirling sounds and hundreds of minor metal balls, Pachinko, or Japanese pinball, could be a must-try fo...
Culture Top 10 Studio Ghibli-inspired Places in Japan Sarah Koh Fans of Studio Ghibli are in for a treat with a wide range of Ghibli-inspired attractions to be found dotted around Japan.
Culture Takashi Murakami - Mononoke Kyoto 2024 Kim A special exhibition coming to the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art in 2024 is set to showcase around 170 of Takashi Murakami's wo...
