6 Temples & Shrines Kego Shrine and Park Maren Pauli Kego Shrine and Park are calm anchors in the lively neighborhood of Tenjin and invite you to sit down for lunch or a coffee.
6 Gardens & Parks Plum Blossoms and Buddha Victoria Vlisides it all: breath-taking nature, ancient buddhist carvings, wild monkeys and... Tourists can lay their eyes on the towering, hand-carved "Daibutsu&
23 Culture Bells, Big and Small Elena Lisina Bells in Japan can be often found in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples where they play special roles.
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosphere.
Culture Yayoi and Takehisa Museums Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the Yayoi and Takehisa Museums are dedicated to two Japanese artists of the 1910s and 1920s.
Culture Rimpa and Impressionism 2020-2021 Nov 14th 2020 - Jan 24th 2021 Past Event This event in Tokyo compares the aesthetics of the two styles, and exhibits various works.
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 of these pieces.
Culture Blue and White Ceramics of China and Japan 2021 Feb 19th - Apr 4th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at Nara's Yamato Bunkakan looks into the history and popularity of blue and white porcelain pieces, which are loved in