14 Historical The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of Gujo-Hachiman..
Museums The Okazaki District of Kyoto Featured In the Okazaki area of Kyoto, you will find all you need to learn about Japan's life and style.
Culture The Art of the RAMEN Bowl 2025 Mar 7th - Jun 15th 2025 Past Event Ramen is often admired for its beautifully arranged toppings, but the bowls that hold these ever-popular noodles are often works..
Culture Yayoi Kusama: My Eternal Soul 2017 Feb 22nd - May 22nd 2017 Past Event During spring of 2017, the National Art Center in Tokyo will hold a large exhibition by Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most distinctive..
Culture Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2026 Early Nov Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festival..
Festivals Meisui Maruike Appreciation Evening 2026 Early Sep Every year on the first Saturday of September, Maruike Park in Kagoshima's Yusui Town comes alive with soft, flickering light..
11 Culture Founder's Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 06: The sixth guide focuses on 'Jōyōden', mausoleum of Eiheiji's founder Dogen, a..
Culture Yokohama Museum of Art The Yokohama Museum of Art was founded in 1989 and is one of the largest museums in Japan. The facility contains a total of seven galleries: 3 for permanent..