Historical Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono Justin Velgus Kappa monsters can supposedly be found over Japan, but there is one place where they said to be so common they are immortalized..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2027 Saturday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture Shinbashi Koichi Festival 2026 Late Jul Shinbashi Koichi Festival in Tokyo, an annual summer party with delicious food, drinks, drumming and dancing. Not to mention a Yukata..
Historical Kofukuji Temple in Nara Todd Wojnowski Kofukuji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed as the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."
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 Otaru Music Box Museum Euan Prentis The Otaru Music Box Museum is spread across a number of buildings around the Ironai-dori area, which in all contains over 25,000..
Culture Himeji Castle of Light: Dandelion Project 2025 Nov 22nd - Dec 11th 2025 Past Event It has been decades years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting..
Festivals Dontosai: The Half Naked Pilgrimage Claire Northall Enjoy a unique, authentic and naked Japanese experience at this centuries old festival in Sendai.