7 Temples & Shrines Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) Brian Wood-Koiwa Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) houses the four largest logs of the Onbashira festival and a tree that snores when it lowers its..
Festivals Sennan Oyster Festival 2024-2025 Dec 7th 2024 - Feb 24th 2025 Past Event Oysters are a popular food due to their distinct briny flavor and versatility, along with their aphrodisiac reputation and nutritional..
Historical Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda...
Museums Ceramics Park Mino Justin Dart The International Ceramics Festival Mino at Ceramics Park MINO
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2026 Late May Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color...
Arts & Crafts Banksy: Genius Or Vandal? 2020 Mar 15th - Sep 27th 2020 Past Event Banksy has been the focal point of a great art and sociological controversy: Is graffiti art or vandalism?
12 Temples & Shrines Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing At Eikan-do, the temple buildings are spacious and beautiful, and elegant covered wooden walkways connect them all together. There..