Historical Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Tosho-gu is directly north of Edo Castle—the residence of the king of this world. Ieyasu thought that Tosho-gu would be the re..
Culture Niigata Sakenojin 2026 Mar 7th - Mar 8th The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event also..
Museums Sagamihara City Museum Lester Goh Recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sagamihara City Museum celebrates the city's rich history and culture, from her..
8 Culture Sukunahikona Shrine Erika Arceo Sukunahikona Shrine, Osaka: A small shrine dedicated to health and wealth
Culture Sakaide Ohashi Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Running for almost 60 years now, the Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a multi-day summertime affair which boasts parades, dance performances,..
Historical Yokohama’s Soji-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The sprawling and beautiful Soji-ji Temple in Yokohama is one of the two biggest Zen temples of the Soto sect in Japan.
Culture Chusonji Temple 5 (1Review) Chusonji is a Buddhist temple in the city of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture. It is the main temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku region in..
Culture Seiryu-ji Temple, Aomori Peter Sidell Near Aomori City in Japan's Tohoku region, Seiryu-ji is a recently founded Buddhist temple in a tranquil natural setting, home..