Culture KOYA SAN Alessio Pompeo The Koya San, founded by the monk Kukai, is a place of spirituality and beauty. It offers amazing experiences such as visitin...
Culture AN ANCIENT ART Alessio Pompeo This article tells the tradit of the Katana and the Samurai, symbols of power and honor in ancient Japan. It discusses the hi...
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Masayoshi Hirose Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansa...
Culture Akashi Meat Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The 15th Akashi Meat Festival is set for three mouthwatering days from Saturday, November 1st to Monday, November 3rd (nation...
Culture Umeda Tanabata Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Umeda Tanabata Festival showcases a variety of decorations on loan from the well-known Sendai Tanabata Festival in Miyag...
Culture Maizuru Curry Festa 2027 Kim Bergström Maizuru in Kyoto is the location of an important naval base for Japan, and curry became a staple food for sailors stationed t...
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae St...
Culture Osaka Mobility Show 2026 Kim Bergström Rebranded from the Osaka Motor Show, the Osaka Mobility Show is an event that explores the future of vehicles. A wide variety...
Culture Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere...
Culture Craft Beer Holiday 2026 Kim Bergström Craft Beer Holiday is a three-day festival that includes a wide variety of craft beers to try, alongside plenty of tasty eats...
