Culture Achi Shrine's Zodiac Sanctum Arlene Bastion No better place to rest in Kurashiki than in quiet Achi Shrine, made interesting with a Zodiac sanctum, a smaller sub-shrine containing..
Activities Dai Nagoya Winter Illumination 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec The Dai Nagoya Winter Illumination takes place on the 5th floor Sky Garden of the Dai Nagoya Building. This year's event will..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2027 Sunday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
6 Culture Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Park Lynda Hogan Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a free park in Hanno City, Saitama. You can explore several different quirky..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan and leading..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..