6 Festivals Kusatsu Matsuri C. Rio On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festivals)..
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 1 José Manuel Zardain The first day of Nada no Kenka is one of preparation. Watching the blessing ceremony for the floats and the after event are very..
6 Museums Night Lights at Tatemono-en Allan Murphy Each year in November: Great "light up" event at Tatemono-en, the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum.
11 Culture Taiangaku-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell On the north-eastern outskirts of central Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Taiangaku-ji is a really striking Buddhist..
Culture Summer Road Trip in Gunma Cathy Cawood Road trip to Nikkō National Park, Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine, beautiful Kakumanbuchi, Fudō Falls and Fukiware Falls, Mizusawa..
10 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Zojo-ji Nicole Bauer Zojo-ji in Tokyo during sakura season: The scene around the temple with salarymen and office ladies enjoying their bento under..
Culture Imura Art Gallery Kyoto Steve Leavett-Brown Imura Art Gallery showcases a variety of up and coming artists, especially those with a close connection to Kyoto.
Culture Mizumoto Park Sleiman Azizi The largest park within the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Mizumoto Park is located in Katsushika City and boasts the largest iris festival..