Culture Daifukuji - Gakke Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Daifuku-ji Shingon Buddhist temple in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture is nicknamed Gakke Kannon, or Cliff-clinging Kannon. The..
Activities Taibusamisaki Nature Park Elizabeth S Taibusamisaki Nature Park in Minamiboso City was once a strategic lookout over Tokyo Bay. A forest park with winding trails, beaches,..
Culture Hakodate Delights Rey Waters A four day itinerary touring Hakodate and its surrounding area, dining on local fish and visiting top attractions.
19 Activities Summer Japan Elena Lisina Summer in Japan may be hot & humid but it is also the best time to visit for its amazing festivals, fireworks and of course, Mt...
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2021 Jul 17th - Aug 31st 2021 Past Event From July 17th until August 31st, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens will host their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety..
Culture Egami Etsu: Star Time 2021 Jul 31st - Aug 11th 2021 Past Event For a limited time, Ginza Tsutaya will exhibit a variety of works from Chiba-born artist Egami Etsu.
Karate's 2020 Olympic Debut Sherilyn Siy The 2020 Olympics is the first time that karate is included. Men and women will compete in kata (form) and kumite (sparring) e..
Culture Giant Cat Wins the Hearts of Many in Shinjuku Caleb Cello A new innovative cat billboard is making noise (quite literally) in Japan. A new state of the art 3D cat in Tokyo was recently launched..