14 Culture Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell Close to Shinagawa station in urban central Tokyo, Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin is an expansive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
Festivals Abare Matsuri Named One of World's Best Summer Events Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Ishikawa Prefecture's Abare Matsuri has earned a coveted spot on National Geographic's list of the Best Summer Festivals..
Culture Mitsuaki Iwago Exhibition 2023 Mar 10th - Apr 9th 2023 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art is set to explore the works of Mitsuaki Iwago, a famous..
8 Temples & Shrines Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Shiramizu Amida-do is a gorgeous temple built in 1160. Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit..
Culture Shinjuku City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi One of Tokyo's major districts, Shinjuku City Ward is home to an amazing array of museums and galleries. These include the Fire..
7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven..
Culture Noritaka Tatehana Solo Exhibiton 2021 Sep 4th - Oct 9th 2021 Past Event Tokyo's Terrada Art Complex is hosting an exhibition of works from contemporary artist Noritaka Tatehana until October 9th...