Culture Regional Crafts - Hokkaido Sleiman Azizi Traditional Hokkaido folk craft centres on that of the Ainu people. Nibutani ita wooden trays and Nibutani attoushi bark cloth were..
Festivals Goyōzan Matchlock Rifle Brigade Jonathan Grogan Enjoy a demonstration of Hinawaju rifles by Sumita town's very own Hinawaju Rifle Brigade!
Arts & Crafts Japanese Glass Exhibition 2020 Oct 3rd - Nov 23rd 2020 Past Event The Kobe City Museum is hosting a special exhibition dedicated to Japanese glass from October 3rd until November 23rd 2020. The..
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Sugimoto-dera Temple Tomoko Kamishima Sugimoto-dera Temple was established in the year 734. There is a legend that 3-kannon statues at the temple escaped from a fire..
Culture Wakkanai: City of Monuments Rey Waters Wakkanai, (means 'Cold Water River') Hokkaido's northern destination is a small city with many places to explore. ..
Museums Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama Anonymous The Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama is a shrine to the man who made a series of brilliant films showing modern Japan to a large Western..
19 Culture My Stay in Higashi-Koganei Elena Lisina Staying in Higashi-Koganei with a friend, I explored the spacious Koganei Park, particularly beautiful during the sakura season...
Culture Yokohama Coffee Festival 2023 Nov 24th - 26th 2023 Past Event The Yokohama Coffee Festival brings 12 coffee shops to Yokohama's CIQ Hall, including local favorites Yokohama Coffee Stan..