Historical Spectacular Takigi Noh in Shitennoji 2023 Oct 14th - 15th 2023 Past Event A two-day event in which Noh, the world’s oldest active theater tradition, is combined with projection mapping to create a one..
Temples & Shrines Daigoji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a Buddhist temple found in an attractive forest setting in the ancient capital of Kyoto. An exquisite trad..
Culture Okayama Castle Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture in Japan. The main tower was completed in 1597, destroyed in 1945 and..
Culture Daidogei World Cup 2024 Early Nov At the start of November, the annual Street Performance World Cup will be held in Shizuoka in central Japan. It's a hugely fun..
Culture Taira no Masakado Sleiman Azizi Taira no Masakado was a warrior whose head haunted Japan for centuries. His shrine is located amidst some of the most expensive..
Culture Tech Protection at Kanda Myojin Shrine Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Close to Akihabara in central Tokyo, explore Kanda Myojin Shrine, the "world's geekiest temple" and a tech-lovers' sanctuary..
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2024-2025 Late Nov - Early Mar The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..
Culture Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba Cathy Cawood Meeting Japan's female Ama divers over a delicious seafood lunch with spiny lobster at Hachiman-Kamado, an Ama diver hut in..