Historical Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum Malcome Larcens The history of steel making all started in Kamaishi, Iwate. The museum and Hashino steel making blast furnace is a great way to..
17 Traditional Summertime in Shirakawago Karen Zheng Nestled in the Ono district of Gifu Prefecture, this quaint traditional village that has been marked as one of Japan’s UNESCO ..
Culture Lucy is Here Exhibition 2023-2024 Jul 15th 2023 - Jan 8th 2024 Past Event Lucy van Pelt is a prominent character in the beloved comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz, and a special exhibition coming..
6 Temples & Shrines Shinsho Temple Maren Pauli Shinsho Temple in Hachioji has a bright blue roof with golden decorations that stands out among temples in Japan.
14 Festivals Sapporo Yuki Matsuri at Odori Park Katherine Moore Whether it's by intricate statues of ice or life-size recreations of landmarks in snow you can't fail to be impressed by..
Culture Irises: The Allure of Color 2021 Apr 17th - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at Tokyo's Nezu Museum looks at Korin Ogata (1657-1716)'s "Irises", along with a variety of..
13 Historical Memories of Kawaramachi Michelle Ishiki Kawaramachi, the neighborhood whered traditions of old Japan still linger on in the heart of Gifu City.
Traditional Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and hosts an..