Culture Ten of Japan's Weirdest Events Serena Ogawa Japan’s oddest festivals will make you look twice at the weird and the unique. Here are the top 10 most bizarre for you to vis..
Culture Hoto Noodles at Scarecrow Villa Featured Meet local grandmothers, learn how to make traditional Yamanashi-style hoto noodles, see a typical old-style Japanese house, and..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Yokohama Baseball Stadium Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic Games baseball and softball matches will be special additional events. Baseball is regarded as a national sport..
Activities Kasedori Festival 2026 Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: The National Stadium Elena Lisina The National Stadium will be used as the main stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games for the Opening & Closing ceremonies, track and..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Odaiba Marine Park Elena Lisina Odaiba Marine Park will host the 2020 Olympic Games marathon swimming and triathlon events and the Paralympic Games triathlon. There..
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24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina Along with common statues in Japan such as komainu, there are also statues, sculptures and fountains with unique images and stories..