Culture 150th Anniversary of Tojiro Oshita 2020 Oct 10th - Dec 13th 2020 Past Event One of Japan's notable watercolor painters was Tojiro Oshita (1870-1911). A special exhibition taking place at the Gunma Museum..
Historical Smiling Raccoon Dogs Akio Negishi Have you ever seen smiling raccoon dogs? They are very popular and familiar in Japanese culture from the ancient time, and you can..
10 Arts & Crafts 100 Year Stone Making Experience Aline Laborde Once it emerges from the onsen water, the stone’s surface has completely eroded away except for the area covered in paint, lea..
Festivals Takasaki Park Hollie Mantle A stunning park in the center of Takasaki city, and the number one place for a hanami party.
Historical Ueno Mura Sky Bridge Hollie Mantle Up in the mountains of Gunma prefecture lays an extraordinary day excursion for nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike: Ueno..
12 Historical A Day in Kusatsu Hannah Morse The hot springs town of Kusatsu is a definite multi-day trip, if you want to slow down and take in all the sights. Here are some..
6 Festivals Kusatsu Matsuri C. Rio On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festivals)..
11 Gardens & Parks Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Koen Rufus Starbuck Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Koen is a road station in Minakami that is home to the ruins of a Jomon Period settlement.