Anime & Manga Meet Astro Boy in Takadanobaba Vicky Amin Discover the world of Ozamu Tezuka in one of Tokyo's favorite neighborhoods.
Historical Memorial Cenotaph in Hiroshima Todd Wojnowski Among the sites in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is the Memorial Cenotaph, a large, saddle-shaped concrete structure between the..
Culture Van Gogh and Still Life 2023-2024 Oct 17th 2023 - Jan 21st 2024 Past Event A special event coming to Tokyo this autumn will explore Van Gogh's place in Europe's still-life painting realm, covering..
Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2024-2025 Late Dec - Early Jan Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Festivals Ogose Summer Festival 2024 Late Jul The Ogose Summer Festival is an annual event with fireworks, floats, and fun for everyone. Held in late July in Saitama, the f..
Culture Nikkan Matsuri 2024 Late Sep The Nikkan Festival is held each year to celebrate Japanese and Korean cultures. Held in Hibiya Park, the festival lasts two days..
Culture Benesse Art Site Naoshima 4 (1Review) A visit to Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture wouldn’t be complete without a day or two at Benesse Art Site Naoshima. This contemporary art and architecture..
12 Culture Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate Larry Knipfing Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..