Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Jul 17th - Oct 12th From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extinctio..
Historical Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master
Culture Asakusa Toro Nagashi 2026 Mid Aug The annual Toro Nagashi festival in Asakusa is held every summer. Originally an act of mourning for the dead, the event now has..
Culture Toei Animation Museum Toei Animation Museum, founded in July 2018, pays homage to Toei Animation, which has spawned a large number of popular anime franchises since its inception..
Culture Kanuma Buttsuke Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Oct A festival of food, music, dance and elaborate floats celebrated each year in October.
Culture A New Cultural Workshop at Kyoto Station Kim Bergström Feb 23, 2026 Travelers passing through Kyoto Station will soon be able to add a hands-on cultural experience to their itinerary, thanks to a..
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