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 Japanese Urban Legends Veronica Carnevale Whether you are seeking scary stories for the Halloween season or simply looking for hair-raising tales, Japan’s urban legends..
Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
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 Kanamara Penis Festival Sunday - Apr 2nd The Shinto Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) each April at Kawasaki's Kanayama shrine is centered around the..
Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival Mid Feb - Mid Mar The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside..
Culture Anime Japan Late Mar Anime Japan is the Japanese animation industry's premier annual event, with hundreds of domestic and overseas anime-related..
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..