Museums The former Imai residence Justin Dart Explore the Edo period home of wealthy Mino washi businessman, a melodic suikinkutsu and the Mino City Archives all under one roof.
Culture Akita Kanto Lantern Festival 2020 Hitoshi Kawai The skill and strength required to lift and balance a 50 kilogram pole... On the other hand, a Japanese guy tells me that “Dokkoisho” is an old person
Historical Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto So I decided to do some serious exploration as a tourist and the first... It faces the Japan Sea, has a good port, and is close to Kyoto and Nara
Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore The fortress is made from an island cut into a crenelated 5 sided star,... surrounded by moats, and steep angled stone walls.
Historical Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Manish Prabhune constructed by the Empress Jingu at the beginning of the 3rd century AD... example the department store Tokyu Hands, as well as sprawling cafes, and
14 Anime & Manga World Cosplay Summit Parade Katrina Webber Locals and internationals turn out for this event.... local cosplayers can be seen milling about the area, posing for pictures and
Museums Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum, Tokyo Peter Sidell district, the Ota Memorial Museum displays traditional woodblock prints depicting the 'floating world' of geisha, teahouses, cherry-blossoms and
Culture Kamishibaiya Street Entertainment Anonymous by Go Kajiwara and his team of troubadours.... He ‘catches’ it in an ordinary plastic bag, and the bag makes a very convincing