Culture Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan Arlene Bastion The Kumano Taisha are dedicated to nature worship, with the splendour of their shrines made more compelling thanks to the beautiful..
Culture Nara Kingyo Museum Elena Lisina The unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of goldfish..
Culture Higashikurume City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Higashikurume City flies under the radar yet offers some interesting history and landmarks. These include an Edo-period Fudo Myo..
Culture Fuchu City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Fuchu City is filled with plenty of history and landmarks. These include the Babadaimon Zelkova Trees, the Kumano Shrine Tumulus,..
Culture Another Look at Aizu-Wakamatsu Rey Waters A visit to Aizu-Wakamatsu,the Samurai City. Enjoy Tsurugajo Castle, Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, Oyakuen Garden, and Sazaedo, a one..
Activities Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival 2026 Jan 17th - Mar 31st Now running for 25 years, the Atsumi Peninsula Nanohana Festival celebrates the vibrant yellow of these springtime flowers.
Activities Tokyo Whisky Festival 2026 Early Dec With almost 15 years of history, the annual Tokyo Whisky Festival is a large-scale event that showcases a variety of whiskies from..
30 Culture Wood Crafts of Japan Elena Lisina A variety of wood products are found in Japan. Furniture, traditional shoes, dishes, musical instruments, lamps, souvenirs and so..