7 Culture Asakusa Streets Kasia Szumna Asakusa is one of the most traditional neighbourhoods in Tokyo. The most popular tourist spot is Sensoji Temple, but there is so..
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2026 Tuesday - Aug 4th Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Culture Spring Events at Ghibli Park 2025 Mar 16th - Apr 13th 2025 Past Event Ghibli Park is gearing up for a vibrant spring season with a range of exciting events taking place from March through April. I..
Culture Crayon Shin-chan 30th Anniversary Exhibition 2023 Jul 29th - Aug 27th 2023 Past Event A special exhibition coming to Osaka will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Crayon Shin-Chan movie.
Culture Gion Corner in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi At Gion Corner in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, you can see a showcase of seven traditional Japanese performing arts.
Culture 9 Things to Do in Tokyo for Introverts Kim Bergström If you're an introvert planning a trip to Tokyo, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the idea of navigating such ..
Culture Sake Tasting at Shimada Shoten Jeannie Gan At the ordinary-looking Shimada Shoten you can try an extraordinary variety of quality sake from all around Japan.