Festivals Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2026 Friday - May 1st Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Japan..
6 Traditional Imabari Castle Photos Mandy Bartok Imabari Castle is one of Japan's only seaside castles, and a beautiful place to pass a spring afternoon.
Culture Monet and Friends Alive 2025 Jan 4th - Mar 30th 2025 Past Event 2024 marked the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, which was a moment in history that changed t..
Culture Shuri-jo Castle Peter Sidell A blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, Shuri-jo castle was the seat of Ryukyuan royalty before the Okinawan islands became part..
Historical Utsunomiya’s Heiwa Kannon Statue Tomoko Kamishima Utsunomiya’s Heiwa Kannon Statue is equivalent in height to a nine-story building.Near the statue, you can also view ruins of ..
10 Temples & Shrines An Adventure to Udo's Cave Shrine Iain Stanley An adventure to a small cave shrine within the grounds of Miyazaki's Udo Jingu. Uncrowded bliss!
10 Historical Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji ..
Culture Ark Hills Autumn Festival 2026 Mid - Late Sep If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate all things fall in Tokyo, head to the ARK Hills Autumn Festival. The event blends..