Culture General Nogi Sleiman Azizi General Nogi and his wife Shizuko took their own lives in the traditional samurai suicide act of junshi, following their master..
Culture Kemari Hajime: Kyoto's Ball Game Gloria Ticconi Held in Shimogamo Shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, the Kemari Hajime is the year's first game of Kemari, a traditional..
Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2026 Mar 20th - Mar 24th The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy..
Culture Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori 2026 Mid Oct The Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori will run for three days, and is set to include dancing, a yokai (supernatural spirit) costume competition,..
Culture Yudanaka, Snow Monkeys and Old Post Towns Elena Lisina During this trip I visited Yudanaka, Obuse, Matsumoto, and the old post towns of Kiso valley. Returning to Tokyo, I visited many..
Culture Train Park Hakusan Bullet Train Museum Susan May A museum focused on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line bullet trains, where you can get up close to, and learn about the fascinating technology,..
Culture Dream Yosakoi 2026 Early Nov November might not be the month you first think of to see outdoor dance events, but after the hot months of summer, the cooler..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2026 Late May - Early Jun The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.