14 Traditional The Straw Ropes of Kashima Futami Anonymous In early May, the straw rope between the twin rocks off Kashima Island is replaced. Spectators in fishing boats swarm around taking..
Historical Shiroishi Oni Kajuro Festival Andrew Checkley The small but perfectly built Shiroishi Castle makes for a pleasant trip all year round, though it comes to life as at no other..
Culture Living in Rural Japan Jamila Brown Many don't see any merit in living in the rural areas of Japan. Few speak English and the nightlife is thin. However, rural..
Culture Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple Sleiman Azizi Located in Koenji, Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple is an historical Nichiren Buddhist temple filled with culturally recognised properties...
Culture The History of Okinawa's Fine Arts Oct 20th 2020 - Jun 27th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum looks at the history of Okinawa's Fine Arts, and the event..
11 Festivals Aoba Festival in Photos Laura Welch Aoba Festival is Sendai's biggest and most lively festival, held over a weekend in May. There's traditional dancing, performances,..
Culture Pinball at The Silver Ball Planet Victoria Kamila An arcade dedicated entirely to pinball celebrates this nostalgic icon of American gaming culture, in the heart of Osaka, Japan
Culture The Creations of Kenzo Tange Elena Lisina Many creations of the famous architect Kenzo Tange can be seen in Tokyo, including the Fuji TV Building, Shinjuku Park Tower and..