Culture Shizuoka Street Performance Festa! Peter Sidell For four days at the start of November, Shizuoka in central Japan plays host to an exuberant festival of street performance.
Culture Across Kyushu Seminar in Singapore Jerome Lee ACROSS KYUSHU seminar is conducted by VISIT JAPAN ambassador George Lim, and will be held on 23rd January 2016, at the MDIS C...
Culture Renovations at Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine closed their function rooms and Musubi Cafe on August 2nd. Currently, they are tearing down the old bui...
Culture Setouchi Triennale 2016 Bonson Lam The Setouchi Triennale starts in March 2016. The festival is in three parts: Spring: March 20 to April 17, Summer: July 18 to...
Culture 'I Have An Idea' Exhibition Victoria Vlisides “So you have an idea. A stupid Idea, but you like it." Frank Gehry exhibition in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Culture Japan-Italy Art Exhibition Opens Peter Sidell An exhibition of contemporary art from Japan and Naples, Italy has opened today in Tokyo.
Culture Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer Kim Bergström To celebrate Moomin Day, Saitama's Moomin Valley Park will be hosting a week full of fun activities from August 3rd to 9th.
Culture JAL to Launch New Narita–Chicago Route This Summer Kim Bergström Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced exciting updates to its international network for the 2025 summer season, including the la...
Culture Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing Earns UNESCO Recognition Kim Bergström Japan’s traditional sake brewing has been officially registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, highlighting th...
Culture New Tourist Hotspot Only 8 Minutes From Haneda Airport! Masayoshi Nageishi The new Ota City Tourist Information Center will open its doors on December 11. Gather information on top tourist destination...
Culture 'Early Ukiyo-e' Exhibit In Chiba Victoria Vlisides Early Ukiyo-e exhibit through Feb. 28 at the Chiba City Museum of Art
Culture Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit Justin Velgus From April 22 (Fri) to June 26 (Sun), Sendai City Museum is hosting the Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit.
Culture Kyoto Railway Museum Opens Amanda Ho Anyone who has rode a train in Japan has a story to tell. What makes Japanese trains different? The Kyoto Railway Museum, for...
Culture Netsuke and Sagemono Exhibition Kylie Plester The Netsuke and Sagemono Exhibition at the Tobacco and Salt Museum is an exhibition for anyone who appreciates amazing crafts...
Culture Sendai Violin and Piano Competition Justin Velgus The Sendai International Music Competition has returned to Sendai with its popular violin and piano performances 21 May-June 26.
