12 Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2016 Kylie Plester Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is a magical winter festival to enjoy in the port city of Otaru, Hokkaido.
6 Traditional The Treasures of Kumamoto Castle Nicole Bauer A photo story of the splendid reception hall inside Honmaru Goten Palace at Kumamoto Castle: What a splendid reconstruction; e..
Culture Koma Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Lynda Hogan Information for the second of two annual cherry blossom celebrations at Koma Shrine in Hidaka City. At the April cherry blossom..
Culture Marimekko: Design, Fabric, Lifestyle 2016-2017 Dec 17th 2016 - Feb 12th 2017 Past Event This is the first large-scale exhibition in Japan to introduce Marimekko, the renowned Finnish design house, to be held at the Bunkamura..
9 Culture Become Charmed by Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Nicole Bauer Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple in Kanagawa is one of the most inspiring temple grounds I've been to. Tucked away in a lush forest,..
Culture Nishinomiya Clan Ancestral Museum Kasia Szumna If you are visiting Kakunodate, do not rush straight to the Bukeyashiki Street (famous Samurai House Street). Be sure to make a..
Culture Place M in Shinjuku Joe Robinson Place M is a small gallery but the quality is head and shoulders above the quantity. The exhibition I saw was work by the internationally..
14 Temples & Shrines Photos of Meiji Jingu Gloria Ticconi Meiji Jingu is a Shinto Shrine shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort.