Culture Kenchoji Temple Kenchoji is Kamakura’s oldest Zen temple and is recognized as the top temple of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples. It was originally founded by regent..
Culture Japan Wine Festival 0202-2020 Early Apr - Early Apr Past Event The Japan Wine Festival is now in its 6th year, and showcases wines made in all corners of the country.
12 Entertainment Chiba Urban Monorail in Photos Jessica A Paje One of the coolest monorail systems in Japan: The Chiba Urban Monorail (千葉都市モノレール). A Guinness record holder for "The..
Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..
8 Historical Searching for Ryoma 4: Ryoma's Tomb Takako Sakamoto Ryoma Sakamoto Series 4: Royma's Tomb at Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine. He was assassinated at the age of 31 at the Ōmiya inn..
Culture Enkoji Enkō-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple located near the Shugakuin Imperial Villa at Sakyō-ku, Ichijo-ji, Kotani-cho, in northeast Kyoto, Japan. It is fam..
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..
Museums The Okazaki District of Kyoto Featured In the Okazaki area of Kyoto, you will find all you need to learn about Japan's life and style.