Culture Honpukuji – the Water Temple Cathy Cawood Honpukuji: the Water Temple on Awaji Island designed by famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a beautiful modern reinterpretation..
Culture A Visit to Mt Yoshino Paul Hackshaw Located at the end of the Omine Okugakemichi, an ancient ascetic training trail for mountain monks, and now a UNESCO World Heritage..
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Culture Akira Art of Wall Project at Shibuya Parco 2019 Nov 22nd - Dec 16th 2019 Past Event Shibuya Parco just opened on November of 2019. The current exhibition at the new Parco Museum is a tribute to Katsuhiro Otomo's..
11 Historical Old Sakura in Onaga Valley, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Onaga-tani (Onaga Valley) is located in Maruoka town in Sakai city, Fukui prefecture, which is relatively close to Maruoka Castle,..
Culture Koganei City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Koganei City is Tokyo's geographical centre and features numerous historical sites and landmarks. These include the Jomon-era..
Culture The Railway Museum in Omiya Sleiman Azizi Just north of Tokyo, the Railway Museum in Omiya is great for kids, showing off the best of Japan's train-related history, technology..
Culture Warai Festival 2026 Mid Oct Warai festival is celebrated every year at Niu shrine in Wakayama. The leader, dressed as clown, guides the participants to the..