Culture Lost Sacred Wolves and Wolf Worship Hiroyuki Akaishi Sacred Wolves were lost to us long ago. Despite becoming extinct, shrines associated with wolf worship are increasing in popularity..
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 meanings..
Culture Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba Ignatius Koh Odaiba's old RX-78-2 Gundam statue has been replaced by a new RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model.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..
Historical Hachiko Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya..
Culture Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo Jianne Soriano Your Name is the highest grossing animated film toppling Spirited Away down the throne. Makoto Shinkai's tale of star-crossed..
Culture Gion Matsuri Mid - Late Jul Gion Matsuri is Kyoto’s largest festival which takes place throughout the month of July by the Yasaka Shrine.
Culture Pikachu Outbreak Early - Mid Aug From 6 to 12 August 2019, Pikachu Outbreak will take place for the sixth running year at Yokohama's Minato Mirai - expect to..
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.