Culture Nakatsu Banshoen Nakatsu Banshoen (中津万象園) is a Japanese garden built in 1688 for the second generation feudal lord of Marugame.
8 Gardens & Parks Rockabilly Dancers At Yoyogi Park Anonymous Every Sunday rockabilly dancers gather at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2025 Mid Feb - Mid Mar Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Culture Naked Garden One Kyoto 2023 Jul 4th - Aug 20th 2023 Past Event NAKED is a prominent Japanese digital art collective known for its innovative and immersive multimedia installations. They host..
Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
Historical Nene and Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto After Hideyoshi's death, Nene had Kodaiji Temple built in Kyoto, retiring there as a nun. Not many people know Tokugawa Ie..
Festivals Awa Odori David Cooper Awa Odori is the name of Tokushima's very own street dancing festival, a joyful spectacle and a must-see for visitors to this..
Culture Kishimojin Temple Sleiman Azizi Founded in the late 16th century, Kishimojin Temple in Ikebukuro is dedicated to the Buddhist deity, Kishimojin who, before she..