Culture Nijo Castle 5 (1Review) Nijo Castle is one of the most accessible UNESCO spots in Kyoto, being just a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. The former residence of the Tokugawa..
Culture Meiji Shrine's Votive Tablets Komal Khiani They are called ema and they are small wooden tablets used by worshippers to write down their prayers or wishes. The tablets are..
Culture The Language of Sumo Sleiman Azizi A simple guide to sumo vocabulary including wrestler terms, ring information, refereeing pronouncements and judges decisions.
Recommended Festivals Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Late Jul The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Culture Kamigamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest..
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7 Culture Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan There is always something happening at the illustrious Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. No matter what season, the shrine is very photogenic...
Culture Otozure River Light and Sound Festival 2026 Jan 16th - Mar 8th The month-long Otozure River Light and Sound Festival will include thousands of illuminated lanterns paired with music and poetry...