Historical Bando POW Camp Site, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto Can you imagine any POW camp being a paradise? I couldn't, until I learned about this Bando POW Camp in WWI, from 1917 to 1920..
Culture Nara Kingyo Museum Elena Lisina The unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of goldfish..
Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström Jan 29, 2025 In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-day..
11 Culture Takachiho Yokagura Ekaterina Bespyatova These traditional Kagura dances based on Japanese mythology are performed daily at Takachiho Shrine. The performance lasts 1 hour..
Festivals Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
Culture The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto 2025 Jul 2nd - Nov 9th 2025 Past Event Celebrated Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto is the subject a large-scale solo exhibition at Tokyo's Mori Art Museum, offering..
Culture National Bunraku Theater Christie Petrakopoulou Visit the National Bunraku Theater in Osaka and discover Japan's traditional performing arts.
Culture Odaiba Marine Park Odaia Marine Park (お台場海浜公園), also known as Odaiba seaside park, is a park located on the edge of Tokyo bay facing the city's skyline and ..