Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann In Japan’s oldest records, in the Kojiki (712 AD) and the Nihon Shoki (... 720 AD), it is written that a Tachibana tree was planted and it grew to
Culture Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori 2025 Mid Oct The Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori will run for three days, and is set to include dancing, a yokai (supernatural spirit) costume competition, various live music
9 Culture Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tower Gloria Ticconi In Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, the Metropolitan Government Building is home to an amazing free observation deck.
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2025 Monday - Jul 7th People write wishes on colored paper strips and use them to decorate bamboo branches to 'wish upon a star'.
Culture Namiyoke Inari Jinja Sleiman Azizi Namiyoke Inari Jinja is a small Shinto shrine established in gratitude for the waves ceasing detruction of the reclaomed land that became Tsukiji.
Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam Take a friend from the baby boomer generation and reminisce at this labour of love.
Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside vibrant yellow
Culture Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival 2025 Late Jul The Kamakura Beach Bon Odori Festival was first held in 2013, and the event combines traditional and lively Japanese folk dancing with the picturesque
