Festivals Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2025 Thursday - May 1st Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Japan..
Historical Toyama's Best Kept Secrets Jerome Lee In Toyama prefectures lies 6 cities worth discovering, including Gokayama and Toyama Bay
10 Gardens & Parks Autumn Leaves at Kojo Park Michael Mighty Photos of the autumn season in Kojo Park (Toyama)
Museums Takaoka Kojo Park in Winter Jonathan Perry How to spend half a day or more in Kojo Park, Takaoka
Culture Takaoka Metal Casting Alena Eckelmann Takaoka is famous throughout Japan for its well-developed metal casting industry. Imono, or cast metal items, from Takaoka have..
Culture Toide Tanabata Festival 2025 Early Jul The Toide Tanabata Festival has been running for almost 60 years now, and is often referred to as the best Tanabata event on the..
Historical Zuiryuji Kerrie Hankinson Zuiryuji is a magnificent example of early Edo architecture. Modelled on Chinese design, building took 20 years. It reflects the..
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware production..