Culture More Unique Museums in Japan Elena Lisina A selection of museums dealing with unique themes in Japan. The museums are located across different parts of Japan.
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence, with an elegant traditional
Culture Tanabata Festival in Fussa 2025 Aug 8th - Aug 10th Every summer in the western suburbs of Tokyo, the Japanese Tanabata or Star Festival turns sleepy Fussa into a merry place filled with lanterns, people
15 Culture European Architecture in Hakodate Euan Prentis distinct connection to Europe becomes unmistakable after only a short time in... forging of extensive trade networks with the international community in
17 Gardens & Parks Flower Kingdom in Kobe Elena Lisina Looking through the leaflet, I was interested in its interior, richly decorated... cannot remember the names of many of the flowers as I was more interested in
9 Culture Sawtooth Mountain In Spring Victoria Vlisides Let me backpedal a bit, Sawtooth Mountain ("Nokogiriyama" in Japanese... It's not as popular with visitors, as it really isn't in a touristy
Festivals Country Festa in Moegi Village 2025 Late Oct The annual Country Festa in Moegi Village event has been running for 20 years now, and it includes over 60 market stalls selling a wide variety of items
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe 2026 Late May - Early Jun The Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Kobe provides a glimpse into this popular Aomori-based festival.
