Museums Mingei Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan Anonymous The Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall is a compelling combination of museum, shops, and hands-on craft center.
Culture A Disturbing Temple: Ishiteji 51 Arlene Bastion Ishetiji Temple 51's eclectic collection of different gods and deities can be disturbing because one can't find order in..
9 Culture Ryuko-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Ryuko-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple, home to some..
Culture Nihonbashi and Memories of Edo Era Kasia Szumna Nihonbashi literally means Japan Bridge. It connects the banks of the Nihonbashi River since the 17th century. The Nihonbashi district..
Museums Takayama Jinya Anna van Dyk The Takayama Jinya is the only National historical site of its kind in Japan. Beautifully preserved and filled with history, it..
Culture Yokohama English Club Yumi Imai The Yokohama English Club is a great place to meet Japanese people who speak good English!
Culture Kimono Expo 2022 Oct 19th - 24th 2022 Past Event Kimono are an important part of Japanese culture, and the Kimono Expo in Tokyo allows visitors to experience the splendor of these..
Culture Hiroo Inari Jinja Sleiman Azizi Hiroo Inari Jinja was built in Hiroo as a place of rest by the second Tokugawa shogun. The shrine features a dragon painting by..