Culture Experiencing Sanja Matsuri Anonymous Take a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture at the Sanja Festival held annually in Tokyo.
Culture Dive Into History at Tokyo National Museum Abi Barber Tokyo National Museum is a treasure trove of Japanese arts, including many designated National Treasures.
Museums Clash of the Titans, Tokyo-style Peter Halliwell Sumo wrestling is perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of Japanese life for the foreign visitor.
12 Museums Oyamazaki Villa Art Museum Cathy Cawood Art museum in a Taisho Era house with beautiful garden including Tadao Ando designed annex with original Monet paintings.
7 Museums Hakone's Glass Forest Museum Sandra Isaka The 'Gurasu-no-mori', Hakone's Glass Forest Museum, has an impressive collection of Venetian glass set into an equally impressive Italian-style garden.
Culture Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival 2024 Sunday - May 5th Chrysanthemums are Japan's most popular autumn flower and there are... Dating back to 1890, it is Japan's oldest festival dedicated to this
8 Temples & Shrines Irises at Meiji Shrine Mandy Bartok Catch irises in bloom in the inner garden of Tokyo's Meiji Shrine during the rainy months of May and June
13 Temples & Shrines Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 2 Larry Knipfing It is also famous for its two unique gardens.