Museums Tokyo Art Book Fair 2026 Mid - Late Dec The Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) was established in 2009 as Japan’s first event dedicated to art publications, and it brings tog..
Culture Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Discover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Familiar with the National Holidays that take place in Japan? Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more commonly..
Festivals Tainai Hinamatsuri 2027 Early Feb - Early Apr One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
Historical Trip to Matsumoto Castle Rebecca Bourke If you can manage to tear yourself out of the glorious onsen at KAI Matsumoto, why not check out the nearby Matsumoto castle?
Culture Hie Shrine The Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagatacho, in the Chiyoda district (Tokyo). Its Sanno Matsuri, which takes place on June 15, is one of the three..