Culture Inuyama Castle 5 (1Review) Inuyama Castle is the oldest of twelve originally preserved castles in Japan (ie castles that have survived intact natural disasters and wars since the..
Culture Asakusa Tourist Information Center Kasia Szumna Located in front of Kaminari-mon Gate, the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of the biggest tourist information..
Culture Chinzei Taisha Suwa Shrine The Chinzei Suwa Shrine has a long and complicated history. It began in 1614, the same year as Tokugawa's Edict Against Christianity. The shrine was..
Festivals Matcha Green Tea Marche 2026 Mid Mar The Matcha Green Tea Marche is taking place for two days this March at Yoyogi Park, and the event will showcase a diverse rang..
Culture The Railway Museum in Saitama Joe Robinson The Railway Museum is a dream come true for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese transport history. Contains the first..
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions. The country's hot springs have long been used..
Culture Shikoku Mura Shikoku Mura is an open-air architectural park in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It houses over twenty buildings from around Shikoku dating fr..
Culture Zama Suzuka Shinto Shrine Festival 2026 Saturday - Aug 1st During the annual Zama Mikoshi Festival (July 31-August 1st), residents carry a portable shrine through the streets of Zama chanting..
