Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th The event is scheduled at several different venues (the full list can be
Cherry Blossoms at Tottori's Utsubuki Park Kim Bergström It's on the lists for Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots and the Top 100 Urban Parks, and it's often regarded as the top sakura spot in all of
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Joichiji Temple Peter Oxley Tucked away in the hills of Kita Kamakura lies Joichiji, the Temple of Pure Wisdom.
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Food Onigiri Konga Kim Bergström Onigiri Konga specializes in handmade rice balls, and their existing store in the Kamata area of Tokyo has gained renown for the whopping size and generous
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Culture Jomon: Japan's 20th UNESCO Heritage Serena Ogawa Jun 7, 2021 Seventeen ancient sites spanning four prefectures—Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita—are slated to be added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list