Historical The Ishioka Festival, Ibaraki 2015 Mid Sep Past Event One of the three biggest festivals in Eastern Japan, the Ishioka Festival, is held every year during September in the city of Ishioka,..
11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some..
Culture Tokyo's Distinctly International Districts Kim Bergström Prefer to stay close to home in the current global climate? If you're in Tokyo, there are still ways to get that distinctly..
Culture Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Kim Bergström The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1993 and includes a host of both Japanese and international modern art..
6 Temples & Shrines Kokubunji - Tokushima City C. Rio Temple fifteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Official State Temple.
Culture Peace and Quiet at Oiso Joyama Park Hana Joy Looking for an economical retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than Oiso Joyama Park.
Culture Unique Ema in Kyoto Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular destinations for visitors, and it's also a great place for unique ema spotters. This..
Culture Tea Sampling at Tokyo Saryo Kim Bergström Japan's traditional teahouse experience enjoys a modern spin at Tokyo Saryo. There are a range of teas from across Japan that..