Culture Shinichi Suzuki Memorial Hall Arlene Bastion One of the most famous of the contributors to Matsumoto's music heritage and fame is Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki..
Historical Shiratori Shrine Matthew Eynon Tucked away in the village of Nagara, a suburb of Tenri City, is a Shinto shrine named Shiratori that predates the Nara Period (710-794)..
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local community..
Festivals Ikegami Honmonji Wind Chime Festival 2019 Jul 1st - 21st 2019 Past Event Five hundred wind chimes are strung across the temple grounds of Ikegami Honmonji at the top of the long staircase that leads to..
Culture An Architectural Guide of Shinjuku Kim Bergström This guide covers five of Shinjuku's most eye-catching structures, each with their own unique charm.
Culture Tatami 101 Sherilyn Siy If you are living in an old Japanese house and wish to change the tatami mats, you might find our experience helpful. Here is what..
Culture Itabashi City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Family-friendly, the parks and gardens of Itabashi City Ward also feature links to Japan's history and heritage. Some of the..
Museums Noritake Garden in Autumn Novita Syaputri Enjoy the early Christmas and autumn-colored trees in Noritake Garden.