Culture Kamigamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest..
Culture Takatori Pottery Festival 2025 Late Apr If you'd like to explore Takatori ware for yourself, a great way to do that is at the annual Takatori Pottery Festival, which..
Culture Hattori Hanzo Sleiman Azizi Hattori Hanzo was a ninja famous for helping Tokugawa Ieyasu survive to be become ruler of Japan. His grave is located in Sainen-ji..
Arts & Crafts History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
Culture Taka-ashi-gani - The Japanese Spider Crab From Sout... Diego Mastromatteo Mar 11, 2021 The Japanese spider crab is an exceptional and little-known creature, but like many other unique species, it is at risk and needs..
Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2024 Late Oct - Mid Nov The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze with..
Culture Good Coffee Fest @ Hanshin 2024 Mid Jun The Good Coffee Fest is an event that introduces some of Japan's best coffee shops in person, with a variety of brews on offer...
Culture The Amazing "Purikura" Machines Haruka Saijo Usually seen in arcades, purikura machines are photo booths where you can make photo stickers with your own doodles and other cool..