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 history..
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Ursula Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansai..
8 Culture A Legacy of Music and Arts Shary Francois Geisha used to be entertainers. They are very hard to take photographs at. Why don't you look like one for a day? My time spent..
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in..
Culture Gorgeous Genbudo Arlene Bastion The Genbudo Caves are like a large topsy turvy sculpture patterned by discordant striations. Nature is the sculptor, as the patterns..
Culture Discover the Magic of Yuzen Dyeing Alessio Pompeo Discover the magic of Yuzen dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique that transforms fabric into true works of art. Join a workshop..
Culture Miyoshi Nagayoshi Warrior Parade 2027 Early Mar Miyoshi Nagayoshi was a prominent Japanese samurai and military strategist who once ruled over seven provinces of the modern-d..
Activities Expo 70 Commemorative Park Plum Festival 2027 Early Feb - Early Mar The Expo 70 Commemorative Park Plum Festival celebrates the numerous colorful plum trees on the grounds, and the event is typically..