Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to..
Culture Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026 Late Jul The Shinjuku Eisa Festival is a great way to experience part of Okinawa's rich culture in Tokyo, and the event has been running..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Culture Ikebukuro Mensore Festival 2026 Late May - Early Jun If you can't make it to Okinawa, the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is hosting the Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festival this Ma..
Culture Christmas Illumination 2025 Dec 6th - 25th 2025 Past Event A special illumination event at Echigo Hillside Park this winter will see the venue open after dark on select dates for their illumination..
Culture Sumida Art Festival 2026 Sep 4th - Dec 20th Launching in 2026, the Sumida Art Festival marks a new chapter in Tokyo's cultural calendar as the first comprehensive arts..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Shinto is the national, ancient religion of Japan and its deities could be said to be the power of nature. Old trees and stones..
Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns across..