Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 1 José Manuel Zardain The first day of Nada no Kenka is one of preparation. Watching the blessing ceremony for the floats and the after event are very..
Culture Nada no Kenka 2024 Oct 14th - Oct 15th Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...
Culture Himeji Castle – History Connected by Light 2023 Nov 22nd - Dec 11th 2023 Past Event It has been 30 years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting a beautiful..
Culture Bisen Fukuda Exhibition 2020 Oct 10th - Nov 15th 2020 Past Event Bisen Fukuda was a Japanese painter, most well-renowned for his landscape art pieces. A special exhibition at the Himeji City Museum..
14 Culture Himeji Castle: 2009-2014 Restoration Anonymous Often, when visiting historic locations throughout Japan, one can read things concerning the original building of the structure..
Food Kineya Cafe and Sweets Shop Rebecca Stock For travelers who prefer a Western-style breakfast, try a local Himeji favorite at a bargain price.
7 Culture Pre-2014 Restoration: Himeji Castle Manish Prabhune Himeji Castle is currently undergoing renovation work (until 2014). In this photo story however, I've captured the castle before..
Culture The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji 2024 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.