Historical Tochigi Daio-ji Temple in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Daio-ji Temple situated in the northeast region of Tochigi in Kurobane, was established in 1404. At the Somon Gate, we can see dim..
Culture Washoku: Nature & Culture in Japanese Cuisine 2025 Jan 18th - Apr 6th 2025 Past Event Japanese cuisine is a vital part of the nation's cultural identity and history, shaping traditions and the country's development..
Culture Ceremony at Nyoirin-ji Temple 2026 Monday - Nov 23rd A ceremony to burn up sins and pray for a healthy year is held at this temple on Mt. Nakatsu-mine.
8 Street & Urban Shibuya, Land of the Youth Marsita Yunus Shibuya (Shibuya-ku) is one of 23 special wards of Tokyo. Always crowded with teens, 20's and 30's Shibuya is one of t..
Culture Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art Saskia Gilmour Enveloped in a world of quiet, passive reflection; a world of contemplation, of simplicity and elegant beauty. This is the feeling..
Festivals International Festivals at Yoyogi Todd Wojnowski Tokyo's Yoyogi Park holds international festivals nearly every weekend during the summer. Check it out for great food, drinks,..
Culture World's Smallest Ukiyo-e Museum Bonson Lam The backstreets of Kyoto are my sanctuary, being able to talk about life with the owners of family run stores, many set in old..
Culture The D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa Bridget Ye Of all the art, history, film, design, and clock museums I have visited, the D.T. Suzuki Museum has left one of the most vivid and..