Shopping Akomeya at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya Sherilyn Siy Akomeya is a lifestyle store all about the happiness found in a bowl of freshly cooked rice. At its heart is the word "kome" for rice.
Culture Mount Koya: Beware of Bears Pete Martin The story of the Karukaya, wandering the Kongobuji & Danjo Garan and spending the night in a shukubo.
Culture Unveiling the Charming Art of Noh Luca De Pasquale Little is often known by visitors to Japan about the world of its Noh performing... As a foreigner in Japan myself, I had only heard about Noh in a basic sort
Culture Resilience and Hope Sarah Nishina The 3.11 Densho Road Foundation was established in 2019 to communicate,... Lessons learned from the disaster will ensure more lives are saved in the
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026 Late Jun - Early Jul During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Culture Kokubunji City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Kokubunji City is popular with families and, with a couple of exceptions, its temples and shrines are local in character.
Culture Nordic Sauna Fes 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th If you are a sauna fan in Japan, the Nordic Sauna Fes gives visitors a glimpse of this longstanding practice for three days this February.
Culture Bunkyo City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Bunkyo City Ward is home to a variety of museums and galleries, all with very different themes.