Culture The Kokura Gion Festival 2025 Jul 18th - Jul 20th The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!
Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström 5 days ago With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub of..
Culture Odawara Fish Festival 2026 Mid May The coastal city of Odawara hosts the annual Odawara Fish Festival, a family-friendly event with various ways to enjoy seafood and..
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6 Culture Tozan Shrine Kim Bergström Arita, in Saga Prefecture, is home to one of Japan's most unique shrines. Tozan Shrine is decked out in pottery, including a..
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Culture Kasuga Taisha 5 (1Review) The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. It was built at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible..
