Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..
Culture The Origin of the Tea Ceremony Gary Luscombe A look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We will also explore some of the more off the beaten path places..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2026 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
7 Culture Sakura Street, Tokyo Lily Sakura Street in Yaesu, Tokyo, is famous for its illuminated cherry blossom trees. A popular area for people going home from work..
Culture Chichibu Night Festival 2026 Dec 2nd - Dec 3rd The annual festival for Chichibu Shrine has a history of over 300 years.
Festivals Suimu Shrine Festival 2026 Late Sep Suimu Shrine Festival has those of unlucky ages fight to push out the bad spirits that plague those ages.
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition 2026 Sunday - May 17th Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Culture Spring Hill Lupine Festival 2026 Apr 8th - May 6th Around 30,000 lupine flowers can be enjoyed at the Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center's Spring Hill Lupine Festival, which runs..