Culture The Mask Makers of Osaka Bonson Lam Noh plays are an abstract form of performance that blends dance, music and acting, all into one spiritual whole. Like many abstract..
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 Kifune Shrine 5 (1Review) Kifune Shrine, nestled in the picturesque mountain town of Kibune, is said to be over 1,300 years old and is dedicated to the god of water. The complex..
Culture Kitano Tenmangu Known for its academic blessings, Kitano Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto’s Kamigyo ward that is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, an influential..
Culture Tokuyama Railway Festival 2024 Mid Oct October 14th has been designated as Railway Day in Japan since 1994, and various events are often organized on this day. The Tokuyama..
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2024-2025 Late Oct - Mid Mar The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Historical Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..
27 Culture Symbolic Plants of Japan Elena Lisina Many temples, shrines and other traditional places of Japan are decorated with special ornaments and emblems featuring flowers and..