Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Culture Kokura Castle Kokura Castle is a castle in Kitakyushu, Japan. It was built by Hosokawa Tadaoki starting in 1602, with construction completed in 1608. [Wikipedia] ..
Culture Hanagasa Matsuri 2024 Early Aug Hanagasa Matsuri is a dance festival which originiated in Obanazawa but is now celebrated across Yamagata every summer.
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2024 Early Jul On the 7th of July, Tanabata Festival is held all across Japan. People write wishes on colored paper strips and use them to decorate..
Culture Gokoku Shrine JJ Walsh Gokoku-jinja is a large shrine next to the Hiroshima castle often bustling with activity.
Anime & Manga Meet Astro Boy in Takadanobaba Vicky Amin Discover the world of Ozamu Tezuka in one of Tokyo's favorite neighborhoods.