6 Gardens & Parks Cosmos in the Kumamoto countryside Mandy Bartok The arrival of autumn signals the blooming of cosmos on the slopes of Mt Aso and the surrounding hills. These pink and fuschia..
Culture Japan's Birthplace of Hydroelectricity Justin Velgus Sankyozawa is a small admission-free museum attached to the Sankyozawa Hydroelectric Powerplant. The one generator facility d..
Culture Collecting Van Gogh Exhibition Sep 18th - Dec 12th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will showcase 28 paintings and 20 drawings by Van Gogh from the Kröl..
Culture Sayama Inariyama Prefectural Park Lynda Hogan Once an American military facility, the current day Inariyama Park leaves little indication of its former aviation history.
Culture Setagaya City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Setagaya City Ward is a family-friendly city filled with landmarks and historical spots. These include the Boroichi Flea Market,..
Festivals Goyōzan Matchlock Rifle Brigade Jonathan Grogan Enjoy a demonstration of Hinawaju rifles by Sumita town's very own Hinawaju Rifle Brigade!
6 Culture Ensei-ji Temple, Yamaguchi Lily Ensei-ji Temple, in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi, is a rare extant example of a Buddhist temple and Shinto still coexisting at a single..
Culture Watercolors of Hokkaido Sep 9th - Nov 1st 2020 Past Event "Watercolors of Hokkaido" is a special exhibition taking place at the Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art. The event looks into artworks..