8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly revered icon of Japanese
Culture Machida City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Large both in size and population, Machida City doesn't lack in temples & shrines.
Culture Masters of Swedish Painting 2026 Jan 27th - Apr 12th The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is set to mark its 100th anniversary with a landmark exhibition based around Masters of Swedish Painting.
Transportation 5 of Chugoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Chugoku is the westernmost region of Honshu, and if you're traveling through the area by train there are some interesting stations to discover.
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2026 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of spectators annually with
Food Regional Cuisine - Miyazaki Sleiman Azizi Overview Blessed with some of the best warm weather in Japan, the cuisine... of Miyazaki prefecture is headlined by the nationally recognised Miyazaki
Culture Our Life in the COVID-19 Crisis 2020 Oct 24th - Nov 29th 2020 Past Event There's no doubting that the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has altered the way we live, and even the way in which we see our lives and what is truly important
Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2026 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some areas later in spring.