Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
2023 Japan Open: Championships Beckon at Ariake Tennis Park
Scheduled for early October 2023, the men’s ATP 500 tennis tournament, appropriately dubbed “Japan Open,” will occur at Ariake Tennis Park…
Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
Tokyo’s Hibiya Cinema Festival: A New Perspective to Enjoy Movies
Movie Lineup and Event Overview Immerse yourself in a world of cinematic brilliance at the Hibiya Cinema Festival, one of the…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Kodai-ji Temple Autumn Illumination Showcases Tradition and Technology
Kodai-ji, a well-preserved temple formerly known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple, is one of Kyoto’s remarkable historical sites. Founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro…
Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
The Nihombashi Ebisu-ko Bettara-ichi Pickle Fair: An Unforgettable Experience
The Nihombashi Ebisu-ko Bettara-ichi Every October, the city of Tokyo comes alive with a unique spectacle—the Nihombashi Ebisu-ko Bettara-ichi Pickle Fair….
Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
Mt. Takao Beer Mount: Highest Beer Garden in Tokyo
Mt. Takao Beer Mount Raise your glass and savor the breathtaking views of autumn foliage while indulging in a refreshing pint…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Yoroi Kizome-shiki Ritual Brings Heian-Era Splendor to Kyoto
The Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto has been attracting attention not for its thousand-year history, but for an event initiated only in…
Things To Do | Cities | Tokyo
Shibuya Halloween: A Spooky Spectacle Unlike Any Other
Shibuya Halloween Halloween traditionally brings excitement and eccentric costumes to the streets of Tokyo’s busiest district Shibuya. The unofficial, unregulated gathering…
Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2023: A Gastronomic Nostalgia
Serving Up Authentic Japanese Flavors From late October until early November 2023, Japan’s largest ramen festival, formerly the Tokyo Ramen Show,…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Commemorating Annual Hitakisai: The Fire-Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine
The Ritualistic Significance of Hitakisai The Hitakisai, also known as the fire building ceremony, is a key ritual that takes place…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
The Revival of the Kyokusui no Utage Ceremony in Kyoto
Rebirth of an Ancient Tradition Delving back into history is a passion for the Japanese, and one tradition enjoying a resurgence…
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