6 Culture Ise-ji Road of the Kumano Kodo Lily The “Kumano Kodo” pilgrimage road, located in Owase city, Mie prefecture, had been used by many people since the Edo Period.
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 in Japan.
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.
Culture The Science Behind Pixar 2019 Oct 12th - Nov 24th 2019 Past Event The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art is hosting "The Science Behind Pixar" until November 24th, giving insight into the making of some of the film
Culture Emblems and Mascots of the Tokyo Olympics Elena Lisina This blog is dedicated to the difference and progress between the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964 and 2020.
Culture Tokyo: Where the Past and Future Coexist Veronica Carnevale Although Tokyo is futuristic, its connection to traditional Japan persists, creating a unique landscape where the past and future live in harmony.
Activities Pampas Grass Spots in the Kanto Region Kim Bergström Known as susuki in Japanese, pampas grass can be found in several scenic spots across the Kanto region during autumn. This guide covers three of them.
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Tohoku Region Kim Bergström While the Tohoku region may be best known for snowy vistas in the winter months, there's plenty to enjoy in the area across late spring and early summer