Culture Cultural Discoveries in Yamagata Tom Roseveare Explore some of its cultural highlights, from one of the top Kumano shrines in Japan to perhaps its most well-known hot spring town.
Culture Dekansho Festival in Tamba Sasayama 2026 Mid Aug The Dekansho Festival is one of western Japan’s largest folk song festivals, and welcomes visitors from across the region for two lively days of dance,
Culture Traditional Japanese Women's Ornaments Elena Lisina An article about traditional ornamentation for Japanese whairstyles and obi belts.
Accommodation Takamatsuya Japanese Inn Teshima Bonson Lam It may be said that Teshima is one of Japan's more dangerous islands... The locals have an adept hand for catching these slow flying mosquitoes
Activities Riding the Hakkoda Ropeway Mandy Bartok The Hakkoda Ropeway carries visitors year-round to the peaks of the Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori.
Transportation Riding the Enoden Line Alexander Voeler The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and it was warm beyond measure.... This turned out to give me a stunning view of the water as I sat in the
Culture Japanese Architecture Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 24th 2020 - Feb 21st 2021 Past Event taking place at the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and the National Archives of Modern Architecture, dedicated to Japanese
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Sunday - Sep 2nd Mark your calendars (well in advance)! On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
