Culture Kanda Myojin Shrine Kanda Shrine (Kanda-myōjin), is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the ...
Culture Henri Matisse - Forms in Freedom 2024 Kim A special exhibition taking place at the National Art Center in Tokyo will explore the works of Henri Matisse, who is regarde...
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2024 Sander van Werkhoven Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochig...
Culture Gujo Odori 2024 Yuka Takada Gujo Odori is Japan's largest and one of the most famous dance festivals lasting thirty-two nights, three of which have danci...
Culture Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Kim The Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival has been running for almost half a century now, and takes place from the latter pa...
Culture Nagoya Castle Summer Festival 2024 Katrina Webber A festival on the castle grounds in early August is a great way to spend the evening in Nagoya. Food, beer, and fun a-plenty.
Culture Toji Temple The Toji Temple is one of the original three Buddhist temples that were built in Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period. ...
Culture Kairakuen Garden The Kairakuen was built relatively recently, in 1841, by the local prince Tokugawa Nariaki. In contrast to the two other grea...
Culture Roppongi Hills Bon Odori 2024 Kim Running for almost 20 years now, the Roppongi Hills Bon Odori is a celebration of summer in the heart of Tokyo. Designed to b...
Culture Iyashino-Sato Nenba Healing Village Jessica A Paje Iyashino-Sato Nenba Healing Village is located on the northwest end of Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture. Explore the restor...
