Culture Traditional Masks of Japan Elena Lisina Picking a traditional mask is a meaningful souvenir reflecting ancient Japanese culture.
Culture Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival 2026 Late Apr Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival is a great community event held in spring with lots of sumos, chankonabe and performers to see.
Culture Toyota Plant Tour José Manuel Zardain Visiting a Toyota plant is an extremely interesting experience. One can not only learn about the company's lean philosophy but..
Culture Capybara Onsen at Suzaka City Zoo 2025-2026 Early Nov - Late Feb The Suzaka City Zoo in Nagano Prefecture is currently hosting a capybara hot spring event until April 25th, where visitors can appreciate..
Culture Kitano Tenmangu Known for its academic blessings, Kitano Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto’s Kamigyo ward that is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, an influential..
12 Culture Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate Larry Knipfing Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..
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..
6 Historical Ishibei Koji Lane in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Ishibei Koji Lane is an atmospheric narrow passage, lined with preserved traditional buildings...
