Culture Crystal Sound Museum Cathy Cawood One third of Japan’s jewelry manufacturers are located in Yamanashi Prefecture... Yamanashi is also home to the Yamanashi Prefectural Jewelry Art College
Culture The Japanese Fan Elena Lisina It is believed that the fan came to Japan from China.... Initially, they were imported from China, but gradually acquired new forms
Culture Asakusa Awa Odori 2025 Late Sep Japan, with the largest and best known of them taking place in Tokushima Prefecture
Culture Explore the Heart of Japan Lisa Wallin Aichi, Gifu, and Mie Prefectures have beautiful views and rich history — all hidden in plain sight!
Culture Taura Plum Grove Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Plum blossoms signal spring's impending arrival in Japan, and one great place to enjoy them in Kanagawa Prefecture is at the Taura Plum Grove in Yokosuka
Culture Nachi-no-Ogi Fire Festival 2025 Monday - Jul 14th Fire Festival, or Nachi-no-Ogi Matsuri, is a vibrant and historic event held annually on July 14th at the Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th You can enjoy them at various locations across the country, including the Todaiji Betsuin Amidaji Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
