Culture
May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2025
Professional sumo's third tournament of the year is held in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan from mid-to-late May.
Culture
July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2025
The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Food
The Do's and Do's of Eating Sushi
Some simple tips on how to appreciate and get more enjoyment out of eating your sushi.
Culture
Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture
An iconic symbol in Shinjuku, the LOVE sculpture was designed by American artist Robert Indiana, the bright red sculpture has been..
Culture
Kurosawa Akira & Yasujiro Ozu
Kurosawa Akira & Yasujiro Ozu are some of Japan's and the world's greatest film directors. Locations in their films worth..
Culture
Rakugo and Co.
Japan's theatrical arts aren't limited to noh, kyogen, kabuki or bunraku. Smaller traditions still exist with the most famous..
Culture
Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki & Bunraku
A brief introduction to the traditional Japanese theatre arts of noh, kyogen, kabuki and bunrak
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Activities
Jindai Botanical Garden Plum Festival 2026
Tokyo's Jindai Botanical Gardens are home to numerous seasonal flowers, including various types of plum trees that blossom from..
Culture
Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre
Bonson LamBunraku’s contribution throughout time, and to modern entertainment, has been recognized by UNESCO, granting it Intangible Cul..
Activities
Adatara Illuminations 2025
Running for over 10 years now, the Adatara Illuminations have become one of the area's summer traditions. The light displays..
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Culture
TOTO Toilet Museum
Jemma KingAnyone who has used a toilet in Japan will have seen The TOTO sticker but do you know the story behind it? The TOTO Co. Ltd can..