Japanese History & Culture

a picture of a sumo wrestler seen from the back

Saga's Daikozenji Temple Celebrates 1,300th Anniversary

Making traditional crafts in Koriyama

Unique Experiences in Koriyama: Make a Hariko Doll, Tour a Sake Brewery, and Bake Manju

The Akita Nairiku Line passes over a red bridge during the winter

47 Ways to Explore Akita Through Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch and Taste

picture of girl wearing a kimono at a shrine for shichi go san celebrations

Tokyo Daddy Issues: Ready, Steady, Shichi-Go-San!

Daruma dolls

The Dark History Of The Daruma Doll

Dress in a Kimono and Discover Karuta at Omi Jingu Shrine

handcrafted metalwork cups from Niigata

Shop for Handcrafted Holiday Gifts from Around Japan at the Tabisuru Store

Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple Gets a Modern Makeover