Culture Kabuki-za Theatre When you think of Japanese theater, you also think of kabuki: demonic-looking masks, elegant kimonos and drums. Often stories...
Culture Hamarikyu Gardens Hamarikyu Gardens is a traditional landscape garden located on the edge of Tokyo’s Sumida River. During the Edo Period (1603-...
Culture Daigo-ji Temple Founded in 874, Daigo-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most scenic religious sites. The hillside temple grounds make it a prime sp...
Culture The Star Festival 2024 Kim The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors t...
21 Culture Tenjuan Garden Victoria Kamila A subtemple in the Nanzen-ji complex that features a rock pond and a lush garden that are both equally stunning in the Spring...
Culture Daruma Kuyo at Nishiarai Daishi Temple 2025 Gloria Ticconi Daruma Kuyo is a traditional event that has been held at the Nishiarai Daishi Temple since 1954.
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2024 Paul Walsh Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jin...
Culture Shingen-ko Festival in Kofu City 2024 Cathy Cawood Shingen-ko is the biggest samurai festival in Japan. The festival takes place in spring and the highlight is a procession thr...
Culture Philippine Festival 2024 Kim The Philippine Festival at Yoyogi Park serves as a celebration of the country's rich culture. Held in conjunction with the Ph...
Culture Ota Fireworks Festival by Tama River 2024 Japan Travel Commemorating Ota-ku’s declaration of itself as Peace City, a firework festival is held on August 15th every year, the date t...
