Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo In Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, a local beautician recently opened a fantastic shop of kimono (traditional Japanese clothes)..
Culture Meet a Traditional Japanese Pottery Craftsman Yoshi Hirasawa Deep in the mountains of Matsuda (Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture), Yasuro Yamamoto is still refining his art.
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Shrines Elizabeth S Matsudo Shrine When the Mito Kaido, connecting the capital Edo to Mito... Castle to the northeast was constructed, the little post town of Matsudo
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Castles for Sakura-viewing Kim Bergström pruning. 1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8356 Matsue... Castle, Shimane Matsue Castle is fascinating in and of itself given that
Culture Hie Shrine on a Rainy Day Ekaterina Bespyatova Shichi-Go-San, a children's celebration in November, and the Sanno Matsuri
Culture Shunan Winter Tree Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Early Jan Past editions have featured appearances by Santa, special light-ups from
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Aomori Prefecture This wonderful museum is dedicated to the famous Nebuta Matsuri... The most notable element of the Nebuta Matsuri festival are the giant parade
16 Culture Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina It displayed dolls for Hina Matsuri, but what was different – the addition