Culture Yoichi Matsuri 2025 Early Aug August Festival in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture honoring the local hero Nasu No Yoichi
Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson Hanazono Shrine is an unimposing but historical shrine located in the midst of busy streets and tall office buildings. Those seeking..
Culture Tanabe Festival 2025 Jul 24th - Jul 25th The Tanabe Festival takes place every year on the 24th and 25th of July in Tanabe City. During the festivities various processions..
Historical Takayama's historic 'Temple Town' Sandra Isaka Takayama's Teramachi, or temple town area, is a wonderful place to wander in order to escape the crowded central historic ..
Museums The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and American..
Festivals Mitsukoshi Stationery Fair 2025 Feb 16th - Mar 24th 2025 Past Event The Mitsukoshi Stationery Fair is a celebration of pens, paper, ink and more, and the six day event is set to have specific areas..
Museums Ruins of Ikeshima, Coal Mine Island Avery Morrow Those with a taste for adventure should check out this thrilling tour of Japan's industrial heritage
Culture Ofuna Kannon Temple in Kamakura Nathan Eden Ofuna Kannon is an immense, striking white statue which overlooks the Ofuna Station area and offers protection for those who come..
