Culture The Migawari-Zaru of Naramachi Fiona Yoshitake Take a ramble through the old streets of Naramachi and see if you can spot some Migawari-zaru, a well preserved tradition of yesteryear...
Culture Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2024 Late Nov The Sapporo International Short Film Festival showcases a range of short films submitted from both Japan and abroad.
Culture Fukui Castle Fukui Castle is a flatland-style castle located in what is now the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, it was the headqua..
34 Historical Koyasan's Sacred Site: Okunoin Jacquelyn Sy Kukai's Okunoin, the site of Japan's largest graveyard at Koyasan
Historical Nakagin Capsule Tower Sophia Qin Designed by famous Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin Capsule Tower was completed in the year of 1972 and has been the..
9 Culture Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tower Gloria Ticconi In Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, the Metropolitan Government Building is home to an amazing free observation deck.
Culture The Gem of Japanese Traditional Culture Featured Japanese traditional culture is in fact much wider and deeper than we imagine, and Akita is no different. A perfect example is the..
Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Featured Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.