Sendai Opens New East-West Subway Line Justin Velgus Nov 22, 2015 Sendai opens its new Tozai (east-west) subway line on 6 December 2015.
Transportation JR East Passes to Change From April Peter Sidell Feb 10, 2021 Until now, the JR East Passes for the Tohoku area and Nagano-Niigata area have been available only for foreign visitors to Japan.
11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kansho-in is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a population of fun, interesting statues.
Food Only in Japan: Character Cafes in Tokyo Serena Kim Japan is a treasure trove of unique cafes, offering experiences that cater to a wide array of interests and preferences.
17 Culture Daikakuji Zenshu-In in Yaizu Peter Sidell In Yaizu in central Japan's Shizuoka city, Daikakuji Zenshu-in is an appealing Buddhist temple with an impressive statue of a thousand-armed deity.
11 Culture Jyomyo-In Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell Near Ueno and Yanaka in central Tokyo, Jyomyo-In is a Buddhist temple with so many statues that there are said to be 84,000 of them.
Culture How to Read Western Paintings 2020-2021 Dec 15th 2020 - Jan 31st 2021 Past Event The works on display will date from the Renaissance to the 20th Century, showcasing around 400 years of artistic expression.
Activities Where to Watch: Rugby World Cup 2019 Serena Ogawa Find out where to buy tickets for the 2019 Rugby World Cup; as well as where to watch from inside or outside of the stadiums.
