Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2025 Early Feb - Mid Mar The Arita Hina Pottery Festival has been running for almost 20 years now, and visitors can explore a variety of traditional hina..
Historical Kita-kamakura’s Jochi-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Located deep in the forest in Kita-kamakura. Here is the best place for you to feel the true atmosphere of Zen simplicity.
Historical Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Featured The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this onsen..
Culture Celebrate Summer with Matsuri Victoria Simkovic Japanese summers are packed with amazing things: festivals, fireworks, the beach, all the yummy food. Beat the heat and participate!..
14 Historical The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of Gujo-Hachiman..
12 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Nijo-jo Castle’s Gardens Tomoko Kamishima Nijo-jo Castle was the official lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun when staying in Kyoto. Tokugawa Ieyasu (the 1st Shogun) started..
10 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 1 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto, is colorful year round, but it is also beautiful in B&W.
Culture Ameyoko, Taito-ku, Tokyo Megan Steckly Ameyayokocho or Ameyoko is an energetic open air market filled with food stalls, restaurants, traditional wares and bargain prices..