Culture Lantern Festival at Chidorigafuchi Kim There are a myriad of great summer festivals to enjoy in Tokyo, and one of the prettiest has to be the Chidorigafuchi Moat La...
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zeniarai Benten Shrine Peter Oxley Established on the premise of a dream by the shogun to bring peace and prosperity to the land, Zeniarai Benten offers visitor...
Culture Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival Parade Daniel Reton Pride weekend in Tokyo was a wonderful experience of Japan growing in acceptance & inclusivity
6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi Masayoshi Hirose Both Hiraizumi and Matsushima are stunning because I remembered the phrases that Matsuo Basho wrote there. I decided to immer...
Culture A Visit to Matto Peter Sidell Not far from Kanazawa in central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Matto is a pleasant suburb with a handful of interesting sights.
Culture Candle Night at Zojoji Kim The Candle Night at Zojoji event started back in 2003, and encourages visitors to switch off from electricity and enjoy the b...
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence datin...
Culture Poland Festival Kim The annual Poland Festival in Tokyo is Japan's biggest celebration of Polish culture, and the event includes a variety of way...
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Masayoshi Hirose In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminat...
Culture Taiwan Festa at Yoyogi Park Kim The Taiwan Festa in Yoyogi Park includes various booths related to Taiwanese culture, gastronomy, tourism, and more.