Historical Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener na..
Culture Cinco De Mayo Japan 2026 Early May Cinco de Mayo Japan festival celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Come eat Mexican food, see the dancers and listen to the music...
Culture Shozan Resort & Gardens Takako Sakamoto Nestled at the foot of Mt. Takagamine, experience Kyoto at its best, with a blend of Western and Japanese designs.
Culture Samurai Museum at Kabukicho Joe Robinson The Samurai Museum is a must-see for anyone with even a fleeting interest in samurai or Japanese history in general. The pieces..
Museums The Original Matsumoto Castle Leslie Taylor Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is not only one of Japan's most beautiful castles, but it is also one of the few originals,..
22 Culture Kichijoji's Harmonica Alley Anonymous Restaurants, bars, fortune tellers, and more than enough photo ops at Kichijoji's Harmonica Alley.
Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2026 Feb 20th - Feb 22nd Traditionally, dye producers used to hang their dyed fabric along the Myoshoji River in the Nakai/Ochiai neighbourhood.
Historical Yokohama Yamate's Berrick Hall Tomoko Kamishima Berrick Hall in Yokohama's Yamate area is a beautiful old-style Spanish and art deco house.