Culture Nakano City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Nakano City Ward is home to a decidedly down-to-earth and independent vibe. Its many landmarks and historical spots include the..
Historical Half-day Walking Tours in Yamato-Saidaiji/Heijo Pal... Paul Hackshaw Half-day walking tours around Hokke-ji, Uwanabe Kofun, Heijo Palace site and Akishinodera, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji temple
Culture Morohashi Museum Peter Sidell In the countryside of Bandai Kogen in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, the Morohashi Museum of Modern Art is a grand museum..
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, its..
Culture Cat Art Exhibition 2020 Sep 12th - Nov 29th 2020 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Ishinomori Manga Museum looks at the cat art works of Shu Yamamoto, who depicts felines..
Culture Courbet and the Sea 2020-2021 Dec 19th 2020 - Feb 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Fukuyama Art Museum in Hiroshima looks at the works of Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), a French..
Culture Otsu-e: Another History of Edo Painting 2020 Sep 19th - Nov 8th 2020 Past Event "Otsu-e: Another History of Edo Painting" is a special exhibition taking place at the Tokyo Station Gallery, which explores this..
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence,..