Historical The Ruins of Takeda Castle Bryan Baier Built in 1441 on the summit of a 1,000-foot mountain, the ruins of Takeda Castle cover an area a quarter of a mile in length and..
Culture National Cat Day Sherilyn Siy Feb 19, 2022 Every February 22, cat lovers in Japan celebrate National Cat Day. This year, 2022, is particularly special because the year can..
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage. Receive goshuin seal..
Historical Sanjusangendo Temple - Kyoto Katherine Moore See the awe-inspiring sight of vast sea of 1000 life sized golden statues of the Buddhist 'goddess of mercy' the bodhisattva..
Culture Anime Shops of Akihabara Hannah Morse Akihabara has cultivated its anime culture over time and has become a great place to shop for merchandise.
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 Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2027 Early Mar - Early Apr The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradit..
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 May 29th - May 31st Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..