Culture Jisho-in Temple Sleiman Azizi Jisho-in Temple in Ota City Ward, Tokyo, once housed the deity of pestilence, Gozu-tenno. Visited by Tokugawa shoguns to help cure..
15 Culture Daigyo-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's peaceful Yanaka district, Daigyo-ji is a cosy, attractive Buddhist temple, a nice place to rest and take in the soothing..
Traditional Yokai Pandemonium Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 6th 2020 - Feb 28th 2021 Past Event Yokai Pandemonium is the second ever exhibition in the grand gallery of the Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa Sakura Town. The..
12 Temples & Shrines Autumn in Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Tenryu-ji Temple: Like most places in Kyoto this time of year, the Japanese Maples were in full bloom and proud as a peacock. Everyone..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Culture Hakodate Delights Rey Waters A four day itinerary touring Hakodate and its surrounding area, dining on local fish and visiting top attractions.
Culture Armour and Stories 2020 Oct 24th - Dec 6th 2020 Past Event Swords and armour have an important part in Japanese history, and a special exhibition at the Kagawa Museum looks into a variety..
Culture Toyotomi Art Exhibition 2021 Apr 3rd - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts looks at a variety of pieces related to Toyotomi Hidey..