Culture Tokyo Japanese Sword Museum [Closed] Daniel Vesey Tokyo Japanese Sword Museum is dedicated to preserving Japanese art swords.
Accommodation Kur and Hotel Suruga Peter Sidell On the outskirts of Shizuoka City, Kur and Hotel Suruga is a hotel and day spa, with bathrooms featuring a dizzying array of saunas and onsen baths.
23 Culture Bells, Big and Small Elena Lisina Bells in Japan can be often found in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples where they play special roles.
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosphere.
Food Seasonal and Unusual Foods Elena Lisina Interestingly unusual foods can be found at any time of the year though and are easily enjoyed.
Culture Rimpa and Impressionism 2020-2021 Nov 14th 2020 - Jan 24th 2021 Past Event Rimpa is one of the major historical schools of Japanese painting, created in 17th Century Kyoto.
Culture Armour and Stories 2020 Oct 24th - Dec 6th 2020 Past Event Swords and armour have an important part in Japanese history, and a special exhibition at the Kagawa Museum looks into a variety of these pieces.
Nihonmatsu: A Day of History and an Evening of Sake Paul McInnes Packed with cuisine, culture, traditions and history, it's a beautiful and tranquil part of Fukushima and worth a day trip or weekend break.