Historical Nakagin Capsule Tower Sophia Qin Designed by famous Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin Capsule Tower was completed in the year of 1972 and has been the..
Culture Motonosumi Shrine Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社, Motonosumi Jinja) is a relatively newer shrine constructed in 1955 known for its 123 torii gates.
Culture Sweet Potato Expo 2026 Feb 11th - Feb 15th Sweet potato fans, rejoice! A five day event at the Saitama Super Arena focuses on these much-loved root vegetables, with sweet..
Culture Kumano Nachi Taisha The Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed holy sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountains of Japan...
Culture Kazari-kumade Elena Lisina Kazari-kumade are traditional rakes decorated with symbolic items with the idea of wishing a business good fortune in 'raking'..
Culture Morioka Shoten Ginza Ilona Lin Morioka Shoten is a small bookstore with the concept of showing one single room with one single book.
Culture Kasukabe’s Giant Kite Festival 2026 Early May Kasukabe City’s annual giant kite festival is held on May 3rd and 5th. Teams hoist kites weighing hundreds of kilograms over t..
Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast mochi..