Culture The Maiko of Somaro Teahouse Bridget Ye Welcome to the Somaro Teahouse in Sakata. Explore the interior of a beautiful teahouse, learn about the history of geisha in Sakata,..
Historical Yaotomi Shrine, Takeshima Island Michael Williams Whilst there's no shorage of shrines in Japan, the Yaotomi Shrine is somewhat more unique than others.
Culture Shimada Obi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Shimada, Shizuoka is home to one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, the Obi Festival, which takes place only once every..
Culture Chiba Shrine Todd Wojnowski The Chiba Shrine is proof that incredible beauty can be found even among the lesser known of Japan’s shrines.
Culture Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum Hal Jones Located in the Mibu district, famous for the special annual Kyogen performances, this is the only museum dedicated to netsuke in..
Culture Hello Kitty Exhibition Fukuoka 2025 Jun 24th - Aug 31st 2025 Past Event To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the popular "When I Change, Kitty Changes Too" exhibition is visiting the..
Entertainment Giant Cat Wins the Hearts of Many in Shinjuku Caleb Cello A new innovative cat billboard is making noise (quite literally) in Japan. A new state of the art 3D cat in Tokyo was recently launched..