Culture Asakusa Toro Nagashi 2024 Mid Aug The annual Toro Nagashi festival in Asakusa is held every summer. Originally an act of mourning for the dead, the event now has..
Culture Amazing Visit with Totoro Elena Lisina Meeting popular character Totoro at the Ghibli Museum is an exciting experience. Japan Travel provides that unique opportunity!
Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2024 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
Area Mitaka Mitaka city is one of the less crowded areas in western Tokyo. Visit Ghibli museum showcasing the work of the incredible studio Studio Ghibli or have a nice and calm stroll around Inokashira Park...
29 Culture Traditional Dolls of Japan Elena Lisina The Yokohama Doll Museum features a rich collection of traditional Japanese dolls. Unlike other countries, most Japanese dolls are..
Culture Happo En Sleiman Azizi Happo En is an extraordinarily beautiful traditional Japanese garden in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Used primarily for weddings and other..
12 Culture Jizo, Japan's Guardian of Travellers Elena Lisina Learning about Jizo statues, I discovered that they are the patron deity of travellers. Jizo statues are everywhere in Japan.
Culture Shichi-Fuku-Jin Sculptures in Ito Elena Lisina The names and description of the Shichi-Fuku-Jin or the Seven Gods of Good Luck that are popular in Japan, particularly before the..