Culture Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum Sleiman Azizi The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum is located in Aoyama, Tokyo and celebrates the life and work of artist Okamoto Taro. Okamoto believed..
12 Temples & Shrines Joun-ji Cathy Cawood Tucked away behind shops and offices in downtown Machida, Joun-ji has a pretty main hall with beautiful woodcarvings and a pleasant..
Culture Giga Manga Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 25th 2020 - Jan 24th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Sumida Hokusai Museum looks at the origins of manga in Japan and how they have developed..
9 Gardens & Parks Iwate Park Chris Barnes A fantastic place to learn about the history of Morioka in a relaxing park.
Culture Lisa Larson: A Journey Through Time 2021 Jan 8th - Feb 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Oita Art Museum looks at the works of Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson, who is known for her warm..
15 Culture Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji Tomoko Kamishima Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji: The floors of the corridors, passageways, and insides of the halls are covered with diamond-s..
Culture Museum of History and Folklore Justin Velgus The Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore is housed in the former barracks of the 4th infantry regiment. The building located..
12 Culture Surreal Fukiware Falls in Numata Cathy Cawood The gorge at Fukiware Falls has been carved into surreal shapes by the river, resulting in some magnificent scenery.