12 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 2 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto, has many magnificent details that will surprise you.
Arts & Crafts Matisse Free Form Exhibition 2021 Sep 15th - Dec 13th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the National Art Center in Tokyo will explore the works of Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954), who is regarded..
Culture Hina Dolls Exhibition 2021 Feb 23rd - Mar 21st 2021 Past Event Each year on March 3rd in Japan, many families display intricate dolls in celebration of hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day. A special..
Temples & Shrines Yamagata: Spiritualism and Nature Geoff Day Yamagata connects natural sightseeing destinations with spirituality effortlessly. Discover inner peace like the local monks have..
Culture Kataoka Tsurutaro Art Garden Peter Sidell A short ride on the train from Fukushima city in Japan's northern Tohoku region, this small museum is dedicated to the vibrant..
Museums Explore Japanese Traditions in Tono Malcome Larcens Tono is of my favorite places to go in Iwate. I often go there by bicycle from Hanamaki, round trip around 100 kilometers. The route..
Culture Koto City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Koto City Ward is criss-crossed by canals and rivers. There are many parks and gardens in the city. These include Kiyosumi-teien..