Culture Ohori Park Head to Ohori Koen, Fukuoka’s premiere city park, to spend a lazy—or aspiring—day at any time of year. This nationally designated place of scenic..
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2025 Early - Mid Sep The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set..
Culture National Noh Theater The National Noh Theater is located in Shibuya City, a mere three minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Opened in 1983, the facility is run..
9 Gardens & Parks Night Walking in Azabudai Hills Peter Lin Walking around Azabudai Hills in the evening is a fun way to view the stunning new architecture. Minato is full of beautiful illuminated..
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales,..
Culture Tomioka Silk Mill Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's oldest modern model silk reeling factory, established in 1872 by the government to introduce modern machine silk reeling..
Culture Takaoka kojo Park Takaoka Castle (高岡城, Takoaka-jō) was a Japanese castle in Takaoka, Toyama Japan. It was originally constructed in 1609, and was only used for a f..
