Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus The Shintera and Renbo neighborhoods on the east side of Sendai Station are home to dozens of Buddhist temples. Walk, jog, or cycle..
12 Culture Chosho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, Chosho-ji is a venerable Buddhist temple, home to some impressive,..
Culture 13th Ebisu Video Festival 2024 Feb 2nd - 18th 2024 Past Event Now in its 13th year, the 2021 Ebisu Video Festival explores how certain video content can truly move a viewer's emotions.
Culture Ryogoku Tour Takane Shoji Looking to travel to the home of Japan’s largest sumo wrestling stadium? Perhaps this suggested tour may enhance your visit!
Museums Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama Anonymous The Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama is a shrine to the man who made a series of brilliant films showing modern Japan to a large Western..
Culture Tatami 101 Sherilyn Siy If you are living in an old Japanese house and wish to change the tatami mats, you might find our experience helpful. Here is what..
Culture Genichiro Inokuma Exhibition 2021 Jan 23rd - Mar 7th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Marugame Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art looks at the works of Genichiro Inokuma..
7 Culture Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple Steve Morton For anyone wanting to venture a little off the beaten track, be sure to visit Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple where you will find ma..