Culture Shimokita Railway Festival 2023 May 27th - 28th 2023 Past Event The Shimokita Railway Festival is operating under the concept of "a cultural festival that you can enjoy with all five senses,"..
Culture The World of Hokusai, Hiroshige, Sotatsu, Korin, an... Jul 16th - Sep 9th 2021 Past Event A special event will display works from five Japanese artists (Hokusai, Hiroshige, Sotatsu, Korin, and Jakuchu) on massive digital..
8 Culture Tokyo Sumo Grand Tournament Gloria Ticconi Three times a year, Japan's national sport takes the spotlight in the capital, during the Sumo Grand Tournament at the Ryogoku..
Street & Urban At the Base of Tokyo Tower Tomoko Kamishima Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower stands firm as an iconic image of Japan that is known worldwide.
Culture Claude Monet: Journey to Series Paintings 2023-2024 Oct 20th 2023 - Jan 28th 2024 Past Event A special event taking place at the Ueno Royal Museum will explore a number of Monet's works to celebrate the 150th anniversary..
12 Culture Chosho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, Chosho-ji is a venerable Buddhist temple, home to some impressive,..
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 The Ceramic Sculpture of Shindo Tsuji 2020 Oct 31st - Nov 23rd 2020 Past Event Shindo Tsuji (1910-1981) was a Japanese artist, particularly renowned for his sculpture works. While Tsuji had utilized mediums..