Culture The 47 Ronin: Part 1 Sleiman Azizi A brief introduction to the story of the 47 ronin. A country samurai, Asano Naganori found offence at the constant insults directed..
9 Arts & Crafts Japan is Design josephB A sampling of Japanese art and design while out and about Tokyo.
Culture Machida City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Machida City is home to a number of unheralded museums & galleries. They include Machida City Farming Museum, Machida City Museum..
Culture Japanese Art: Deep and Deeper 2020 Sep 30th - Nov 29th 2020 Past Event The Suntory Museum of Art is hosting a special exhibition titled "Japanese Art: Deep and Deeper" which runs until November 29th...
12 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Meigetsu-in Temple in June Tomoko Kamishima In Meigetsu-in Temple, the bluish-purple season comes in June. Not only blue-purple hydrangea, but also various types of noble iris..
10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Goryo-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Goryo-jinja Shrine is one of Kamakura’s most noted places for Ajisai flowers (hydrangea). Behind the main hall, there is a pat..
Culture Junkudo Book and Comic Store Bonson Lam Junkudo Book and Comics is one of the largest bookshops in Akita. Whether you like historical novels or sci-fi comics, you can..