Museums Hakone's Six World-Class Museums Larry Knipfing Hakone is home to some of Japan's best museums. And in fact, six of them are (in my opinion) world class.
Historical Edo-period Robots? Wonder of Karakuri 2021 Apr 21st - May 10th 2021 Past Event Delve into the fascinating world of karakuri ningyo
12 Anime & Manga Totoro! Ghibli Museum in Mitaka Jessica A Paje A whimsical world of Hayao Miyazaki and Ghibli Studios, the Ghibli Museum welcomes you into a space filled with color, architecture..
Museums Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..
Museums Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Rebecca Stock An art museum dedicated to works of art and artists, both Western and Japanese, associated with Hyogo Prefecture.
Museums Old Shimbashi Station Tomoko Kamishima Old Shimbashi Station represents a long-lasting bond between Britain and Japan. Restored building and “0 Mile” marker are symb..
Museums Basho. Haiku or Ninja Master? Chris Glenn There’s a rumor that the famed haiku poet Matsuo Basho wasn’t just a master of poetry, but a master of the art of the Ninja!
Museums The Sumo Museum Todd Wojnowski The Sumo Museum is in a small enclave of Ryogoku Kokugikan stadium, is open year-round, and has free admission.