Traditional Hamamatsu Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th A parade of floats from the districts of Hamamatsu
Recommended Traditional Guide to Sumo at the Kokugikan Japan Travel Maximize your enjoyment of your visit to the sumo in Tokyo's Ryogoku area, and discover what goes on inside the Kokugikan.
Gardens & Parks 12 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Shibuya Joanna Ligon Shibuya is surprisingly easy to explore with kids, offering plenty of green escapes, cultural stops, and playful dining options.
Arts & Crafts Masters of Swedish Painting 2026 Jan 27th - Apr 12th The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is set to mark its 100th anniversary with a landmark exhibition based around Masters of Swedish..
Arts & Crafts History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
Traditional Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and a..
Arts & Crafts Kuguno Hina Doll Exhibition 2026 Mar 1st - Apr 3rd In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is observed..