Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great..
Culture Shizuoka Itasha Heaven 2023 Nov 3rd 2023 Past Event The Shizuoka Itasha Heaven event is set to take place on Japan's Culture Day public holiday (November 3rd), and will include..
Culture A Day Trip to Obuse Avery Choi Obuse is a must-see destination easily accessed from Tokyo or Kanazawa. Discover a town full of chestnuts, Hokusai (Paintings by..
Culture Oita Godo Tanabata 2024 Early Aug The great fireworks display is a part of Oita Tanabata Festival in summer.
Festivals Bunkyo Azalea Festival Elena Lisina Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
Culture Kumamon Square Kumamon Square is the" "office" "of the famous mascot Kumamon of Kumamoto Prefecture. The bear mascot was created in 2011 to improve public relations..
Culture Botchan Train Museum The Botchan Railway Museum is designed as a museum for everyone. It tells the story of the Iyotetsu Railway, which has been available to the citizens..
Historical Ryuko-ji Temple Antique Market Larry Knipfing Ryuko-ji Temple’s antique market is quite good. There is no charge, and sellers’ tables are spread out around the temple groun..