Culture Akasaka Palace A hidden treasure in Tokyo is the majestic Akasaka Palace. As one of only two state guest houses of the Japanese government, ...
Culture History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicaci...
Culture Enshu Hamakita Flying Dragon Festival 2026 Anonymous A festival held in honor of the dragon god of the Tenryu River, in Hamakita in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture. The culmination o...
Culture OKINAWA FES Milafete 2026 Todd Wojnowski Capture the Okinawan beach spirit in the middle of Tokyo's bustling Yoyogi Park at the Okinawa Festival, held every year.
Culture Shukkeien Garden Shukkeien Garden, located in central Hiroshima City, is a traditional Japanese-style garden loved by visitors and locals alik...
Culture Laos Festival 2026 Todd Wojnowski The Laos Festival in Yoyogi Park brings food, drinks, music and culture to Tokyo. Don't forget to try the laap!
Culture Toyama City Glass Museum Easily found by its impressive and unique exterior architecture, the Toyama City Glass Museum in Toyama Prefecture houses ove...
Culture Asahikawa Harvest Markets 2025 Amanda Ho Kita no Megumi Tabe Marche is an annual event held in front of JR Asahikawa Station where locally produced food from Asahikaw...
Culture YohaS Night Art Festival at Chiba Park 2026 Kim Bergström Art events that take place after dark offer a unique experience, and the two-day YohaS Night art festival at Chiba Park aims ...
