Activities Kesennuma Kite Festival 2019 Sep 29th 2019 Past Event The Japanese word for kite is tako, but the same word (different kanji... recycle kites each year, giving some of the kites an almost legendary aura
Topic Yamato Yamato was originally the area around today's Sakurai City in Nara prefecture. Yamato was an ancient province that gained great..
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Kibitsu Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The Honden-Haiden is a National Treasure and the sole exemplar of the kibi..
Culture Chureito Pagoda 3.5 (2Reviews) The five-story Chureito Pagoda is located on a hill in Arakurayama Sengen Park in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is part of the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine,..
Culture Takamatsu Castle Takamatsu Castle in Kagawa Prefecture is also known as Tamamo Castle. The castle was built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the first feudal lord of the Takamatsu..
Topic Ultimate Guide: Osaka Castle Get to know Osaka Castle thanks to this series by Takako Sakamoto: From JR Osaka St. to East Outer Moat of Osaka Castle From..
Culture Chidorigafuchi 5 (1Review) The Chidorigafuchi Trench is one of the best places in Tokyo to see the cherry blossoms in spring, from late March to early April. This 700-meter walk..
Culture Kidoairaku (Antiques Watanabe) Kidoairaku is very much part of Nishi-Ogikubo’s antique community and plays a role in reflecting the wealth of antiques from Yamagata Prefecture where..
