Culture Getting to Know: Fushimi Inari Taisha Ash Fushimi Inari Taisha is a beautiful shrine that's particularly photogenic and famous - the grounds are home to thousands of..
Culture Fūrin, the Symbol of Japanese Summer Alessio Pompeo This article talks about the fascinating world of fūrin. Have you ever heard of them? They are lovely Japanese bells and symbo..
Temples & Shrines Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island Anonymous Oyamazumi Shrine is like a natural cathedral. It's home to a large collection of historical weapons and armour.
Museums Enoshima’s Iwaya Caves Tomoko Kamishima Iwaya are caves on Enoshima island which have been eroded by tides for thousands of years and elevated from the sea by repeated..
Culture Sakado Yosakoi Festival 2025 Mid Oct Sakado Yosakoi is a huge traditional dance festival held in Sakado City, Saitama every summer. Over 250,000 visitors watch more..
Culture Meguro Fudoson Temple Naomi Isaka Meguro Fudson is a very charming and quaint temple that holds important history for the area of Meguro. It offers a very peaceful..
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2025 Early Nov Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day affair..
Historical Obi Town - the 'Kyoto of Kyushu' Iain Stanley Obi Town, in Nichinan city, Miyazaki, is often labeled as the ‘Kyoto of Kyushu’ – it is very popular with tourists and domesti..
