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Oita

Hita, Oita: Exploring the Birthplace of the Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) – Part 1

Oita Kyushu Museum Manga / Anime Nature Use of the latest technologies
Oita

Hita, Oita: Exploring the Birthplace of the Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) – Part 2

Oita Kyushu Museum Manga / Anime Nature Use of the latest technologies
Oita

Hita, Oita: Exploring the Birthplace of the Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) – Part 3

Oita Kyushu Museum Manga / Anime Nature Use of the latest technologies
Shiga

The Stone Walls of Azuchi Castle

Shiga Kinki Architecture Nature History
Tokyo

Kyoto

Nara

Timeline of Japanese History Part 2: The Heian Period

Tokyo Kyoto Nara Kanto Kinki Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property History
Tokyo

Report on the Japan Cultural Passport

Tokyo Kanto Museum Nature
Osaka

“Breakthrough Journey” became the new legacy of EXPO2025

Osaka Kinki Performing Arts Dance Inclusive Society
Osaka

Bunraku broadens appeal with anime stage art

Osaka Kinki Theatre Traditional performing arts Bunraku Manga / Anime The Japan Times
Saitama

Tokyo

Ishikawa

Kyoto

Osaka

Nara

Japan Cultural Passport A digital way to wander Japan’s wonders

Saitama Tokyo Ishikawa Kyoto Osaka Nara Kanto Chubu Kinki Museum The Japan Times
Shiga

New beginnings for Biwako Biennale: Artfest features themed works from around the world

Shiga Kinki Art Festival Contemporary Art Nature The Japan Times
Hokkaido

Tokyo

Toyama

Ishikawa

ART AND CULTURAL EVENTS ACROSS JAPAN

Hokkaido Tokyo Toyama Ishikawa Kanto Chubu Art Festival Crafts Traditional technique Contemporary Art Nature The Japan Times
A Timeline of Japanese History

Archaeology History
Niigata

Timeline of Japanese History Part 1: The Jōmon Period

Niigata Chubu National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Archaeology History
Shizuoka

Find your Art Retreat in Resonance with Japanese Culture and Nature – Part 1

Shizuoka Chubu Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Garden Food Nature
Kagawa

Find your Art Retreat in Resonance with Japanese Culture and Nature – Part 2

Kagawa Shikoku Museum Architecture Contemporary Art Design
Tokyo

Find your Art Retreat in Resonance with Japanese Culture and Nature – Part 3

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Opera
Tokyo

Kanagawa

Ishikawa

Kyoto

Osaka

An Introduction to the Classical Stage Arts of Noh & Kyogen: A Beginner’s Guide

Tokyo Kanagawa Ishikawa Kyoto Osaka Kanto Chubu Kinki Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen National Treasure / Important Cultural Property
Tokyo

A musical metropolis where tradition and innovation sing

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Opera The Japan Times
Tokyo

TOKYO PERFORMING ARTS SELECTIONS FOR 2025-26

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Opera The Japan Times
Osaka

Japan Looks to Build an Inclusive Society Through the Arts

Osaka Kinki Theatre Performing Arts Dance EXPO2025 The Japan Times
Osaka

DISCOVER JAPAN’S SPIRIT AT THE OSAKA EXPOSITION

Osaka Kinki Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Bunraku Dance Inclusive Society Disaster Recovery EXPO2025 The Japan Times
Osaka

Experience the World Through Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan – Part 1

Osaka Kinki Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Bunraku Architecture Food EXPO2025
Osaka

Experience the World Through Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan – Part 2

Osaka Kinki Architecture Contemporary Art Manga / Anime Design Food EXPO2025
Osaka

Experience the World Through Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan – Part 3

Osaka Kinki Use of the latest technologies EXPO2025
Tokyo

Osaka

Discover Japan’s Soul Along the Golden Route – Part 1: Nohgaku - The Pinnacle of Spiritual Expression

Tokyo Osaka Kanto Kinki Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Norie Kamiwatari
Tokyo

Osaka

Discover Japan’s Soul Along the Golden Route – Part 2: Bunraku - Where Puppets, Voice, and Music Tell the Story with Deep Emotion

Tokyo Osaka Kanto Kinki Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Bunraku Norie Kamiwatari
Tokyo

Discover Japan’s Soul Along the Golden Route – Part 3: Kabuki - The Vibrant World and Spectacle of Edo

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Kabuki Norie Kamiwatari
Tokyo

Discover Japan’s Soul Along the Golden Route – Part 4: Rakugo - Timeless Humor in a Modern World

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Traditional performing arts Norie Kamiwatari
Hyogo

Experiencing Kansai’s Architectural Treasures – Part 1

Hyogo Kinki Museum Architecture Design EXPO2025
Kyoto

Hyogo

Experiencing Kansai’s Architectural Treasures – Part 2

Kyoto Hyogo Kinki Museum Architecture Design EXPO2025
Kyoto

Experiencing Kansai’s Architectural Treasures – Part 3

Kyoto Kinki Crafts Architecture Fashion Design Food EXPO2025
Tokyo

Kyoto

Fukuoka

Japanese swords: The trusty weapons of the warrior class

Tokyo Kyoto Fukuoka Kanto Kinki Kyushu Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Mari Hashimoto
Osaka

Experience bustling markets and the serenity of Noh and ceramics in Osaka, the city of contrasts - Part 1

Osaka Kinki Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen EXPO2025
Osaka

Experience bustling markets and the serenity of Noh and ceramics in Osaka, the city of contrasts - Part 2

Osaka Kinki Museum Painting Contemporary Art Design EXPO2025
Osaka

Experience bustling markets and the serenity of Noh and ceramics in Osaka, the city of contrasts - Part 3.

Osaka Kinki Architecture Food EXPO2025
Kyoto

Revisiting the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Kyoto Kinki Museum Architecture Garden History Sophie Richard
Hokkaido

Niigata

Kyoto

Kagawa

How to Enjoy Japan’s Art Festivals Enjoying the charms of Japan’s regions through a new “retreat” experience Part 1

Hokkaido Niigata Kyoto Kagawa Chubu Kinki Shikoku Art Festival
Niigata

Osaka

Kyoto

Kagawa

How to Enjoy Japan’s Art Festivals Enjoying the charms of Japan’s regions through a new “retreat” experience Part 2

Niigata Kyoto Osaka Kagawa Chubu Kinki Shikoku Art Festival
London

A Video of Murakami's Talk Has Been Released.

Museum Contemporary Art Design
Tokyo

Aichi

Kyoto

Hyogo

Tottori

Immerse in the Worlds of Anime, Manga, and Games

Tokyo Aichi Kyoto Hyogo Tottori Kanto Chubu Kinki Chugoku Museum Manga / Anime
Gifu

Journey Through the Historic World of the Kusakabe Mingeikan in Takayama with ICHIBAN JAPAN!

Gifu Chubu Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Architecture Food Nature
Kanagawa

Gifu

Hyogo

Ehime

Oita

Artful Escapes in Japan's Onsen Towns

Kanagawa Gifu Hyogo Ehime Oita Kanto Chubu Kinki Shikoku Kyushu Museum Theatre Painting Crafts Nature
Osaka

Experience the historic world of noh performance in Osaka with Life Where I'm From!

Osaka Kinki Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen EXPO2025
Hokkaido

Shiraoi: Explore Ainu culture amid magnificent natural landscapes - Part 1

Hokkaido Museum Performing Arts Nature
Hokkaido

Shiraoi: Explore Ainu culture amid magnificent natural landscapes - Part 2

Hokkaido Crafts Food Nature
Hokkaido

Shiraoi: Explore Ainu culture amid magnificent natural landscapes - Part 3

Hokkaido Nature
Kyoto

Tokyo

Kagawa

Exploring the four representative types of Japanese garden

Tokyo Kyoto Kagawa Kanto Kinki Shikoku Architecture Temples and shrines Garden Nature Mari Hashimoto
Oita

The Oita Prefectural Art Museum An ‘open museum’ in Southern Japan
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Oita Kyushu Museum Painting Sculpture Crafts Architecture Contemporary Art Design Sophie Richard
London

Murakami spoke about his artistic origins at V&A, London

Museum Contemporary Art Design
Niigata

Earth Celebration on Sado Island : Music Without Borders - Part 1

Niigata Chubu Art Festival Performing Arts Traditional performing arts World Heritage Nature
Niigata

Earth Celebration on Sado Island : Music Without Borders - Part 2

Niigata Chubu Art Festival Performing Arts Traditional performing arts World Heritage Food Nature
Niigata

Earth Celebration on Sado Island : Music Without Borders - Part 3

Niigata Chubu Art Festival Performing Arts Traditional performing arts World Heritage
Tokyo

Family Fun through Technology and Innovation in Odaiba - Part 1

Tokyo Kanto Manga / Anime
Tokyo

Family Fun through Technology and Innovation in Odaiba - Part 2

Tokyo Kanto Museum Use of the latest technologies
Tokyo

Family Fun through Technology and Innovation in Odaiba - Part 3

Tokyo Kanto Museum Use of the latest technologies
Tokyo

Ishikawa

Aichi

Osaka

Shimane

5 Museums & Gardens Where You Can Experience Tea Ceremony - Light Edition

Tokyo Ishikawa Aichi Osaka Shimane Kanto Chubu Kinki Chugoku Museum Garden Food Nature
Shizuoka

Kyoto

Tokyo

Osaka

Fukui

5 Museums & Gardens Where You Can Experience Tea Ceremony - Plentiful Edition

Tokyo Fukui Shizuoka Kyoto Osaka Kanto Chubu Kinki Museum Garden Food Nature
Tokyo

Experience Kabuki in All its Glory: A Beginner's Guide

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Kabuki
Hyogo

Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum

Hyogo Kinki Museum Architecture Traditional technique History Sophie Richard
Tokyo

Kyoto

Fuyuki Kosode: The Apotheosis of Kimono Haute Couture

Tokyo Kyoto Kanto Kinki Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Fashion Design History Mari Hashimoto
Nagasaki

Experience the Rich Culture, Nature, and Unique History of Nagasaki and the Goto Islands

Nagasaki Kyushu Museum Architecture Food Nature
Tokyo

Exploring the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo with Athena: Part 1

Tokyo Kanto Museum Painting Sculpture Architecture Contemporary Art Design
Tokyo

Exploring the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo with Athena: Part 2

Tokyo Kanto Museum Architecture Garden Food
Aomori

Iwate

Journey through the Cultural Treasures of Aomori and Iwate
Day 1: Exploring Aomori's Artistic and Ancient Gems

Aomori Iwate Tohoku Museum Painting Sculpture Archaeology Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Design
Aomori

Iwate

Journey through the Cultural Treasures of Aomori and Iwate
Day 2: Discovering Aomori's Vibrant Bay Area and the Nebuta Festival

Aomori Iwate Tohoku Museum Traditional performing arts National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Architecture Food
Aomori

Iwate

Journey through the Cultural Treasures of Aomori and Iwate
Day 3: Unveiling Morioka's Charms and Hiraizumi’s Spiritual Heritage

Aomori Iwate Tohoku Buddhist Art Architecture Temples and shrines Garden World Heritage Nature
Kyoto

Exploring The Essence of Washoku: The Ichiju-Sansai Dining Style

Kyoto Kinki National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Food Mari Hashimoto
Osaka

An Introduction to the Theatre Art “Ningyo Joruri Bunraku”: A Beginner’s Guide

Osaka Kinki Theatre Traditional performing arts Bunraku
Tokyo

Kanagawa

Chiba

5 Must-Visit Museums with Gardens near Tokyo

Chiba Tokyo Kanagawa Kanto Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Sculpture Calligraphy Archaeology Architecture Garden Nature
Shimane

Iwami Art Museum
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Shimane Chugoku Museum Painting Architecture Fashion Design Sophie Richard
Niigata

One Day Trip: Enjoy Contemporary Art in Japan's Satoyama
―Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Matsudai Area―
Staff Editor’s Note

Niigata Chubu Museum Art Festival Contemporary Art Design Food Nature
Tokyo

Dive into the Fun World of Yose Entertainment

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Spiritual Experience
Shiga

Exploring Shiga Prefecture: Unveiling Japanese Spirituality through Noh

Shiga Kinki Museum Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Architecture Temples and shrines Garden Food Nature History Spiritual Experience
Tokyo

Okinawa

The Lifeforce and Prayers that Thrive in Traditional Performing Arts

Tokyo Okinawa Kanto Museum Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Kumiodori dance World Heritage Fashion Nature History Spiritual Experience Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Okinawa

Encountering Performing Arts and Learning about Their Backgrounds.
Tour Guide

Tokyo Okinawa Kanto Museum Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Kumiodori dance World Heritage Nature History Spiritual Experience Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Ishikawa

A soulful visit: experiencing Noh, Zen and Tea in Kanazawa
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Tokyo Ishikawa Kanto Chubu Museum Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Calligraphy Architecture Fashion Spiritual Experience Sophie Richard
Kanagawa

Kyoto

Yabusame: The Spirit of Samurai
Staff Editor’s Note

Kanagawa Kyoto Kanto Kinki Samurai History Spiritual Experience
Tokyo

Experiencing Japan's Traditional Performing Art, Nohgaku
Staff Editor’s Note

Tokyo Ishikawa Kanto Chubu Theatre Performing Arts Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen History Spiritual Experience
Tokyo

Exploring Tokyo's Architectural Marvels with Loris

Tokyo Kanto Museum Theatre Traditional performing arts Kabuki Painting Sculpture Architecture Contemporary Art Design Food
Shizuoka

Discovering the Architectural Wonders of Shizuoka

Shizuoka Chubu Museum Theatre Performing Arts Architecture Temples and shrines Garden World Heritage Contemporary Art Design Food Nature Mount Fuji
Kagawa

Hiroshima

A Voyage Through a Sea of Art and Architecture

Hiroshima Kagawa Chugoku Shikoku Museum Painting Sculpture Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Design Nature Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Exploring the Past, Present and Future of Japanese Architecture in Tokyo
Tour Guide

Tokyo Kanto Museum Architecture Garden Design History Mari Hashimoto
Kagawa

Hiroshima

Art Museums, Dining and Lodging: Exploring Architecture’s Many Roles
Tour Guide

Hiroshima Kagawa Chugoku Shikoku Museum Painting Sculpture Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Design Food Nature Mari Hashimoto
Kagawa

A museum opened towards the city MIMOCA
Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Kagawa Shikoku Museum Painting Sculpture Architecture Contemporary Art Design Sophie Richard
Tokyo

Hyogo

Shizuoka

Top 4 Famous Japanese Architects—Modernism and Its Successors

Tokyo Shizuoka Osaka Hyogo Oita Kanto Chubu Kinki Kyushu Museum Theatre Bunraku Architecture World Heritage Mount Fuji
Tokyo

Experiencing World-Class Opera in Tokyo

Tokyo Kanto Theatre Performing Arts Opera
Ishikawa

Shizuoka

Japanese Crafts: from Traditional to Modern
Craft Tour Guide

Toyama Ishikawa Fukui Shizuoka Chubu Museum Art Festival National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Sculpture Crafts Architecture Garden Traditional technique Contemporary Art Design Nature History Mari Hashimoto
Shizuoka

Exploring Japan’s current kōgei scene

Toyama Ishikawa Fukui Shizuoka Chubu Museum Art Festival National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Sculpture Crafts Architecture Garden Traditional technique Fashion Contemporary Art Design Nature History Mari Hashimoto
Gifu

A visit to Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Gifu Chubu Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Crafts Architecture Traditional technique Contemporary Art Nature History Sophie Richard
Ishikawa

A trip to Kanazawa to experience Japan's beauty and traditions

Ishikawa Chubu Museum Crafts Calligraphy Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Design Food Nature History
Tokyo

Kyoto

Aomori

6 Must-Visit Museums during Cherry Blossom Season

Aomori Saitama Tokyo Kyoto Tohoku Kanto Kinki Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Sculpture Crafts Calligraphy Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Manga / Anime Design Nature
Toyama

Feature: Crafts
Staff Editor’s Note

Toyama Chubu Museum Crafts Buddhist Art Architecture Temples and shrines Contemporary Art Manga / Anime Design Food Nature
Niigata

A Journey into Niigata's Culture and Art Scene with Frankie
Exploring the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field

Niigata Chubu Museum Art Festival Crafts Architecture Garden Contemporary Art Design Food Nature
Tokyo

Niigata

How Nature Shaped Japan's Diverse Culture

Tokyo Niigata Chubu Museum Art Festival Archaeology Architecture Fashion Contemporary Art Design Nature History Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Niigata

Experiencing Japan's Unique Culture and Nature
Tour guides (Tokyo & Niigata)

Tokyo Niigata Chubu Museum Art Festival National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Archaeology Architecture Fashion Contemporary Art Design Nature History Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Japan’s Culture of the Four Seasons
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Tokyo Kanto Museum Painting Ukiyo-e Food Sophie Richard
Iwate

Miyagi

The Sanriku International Arts Festival 2023 SHIFT
A Sparkling Jewel of Iwate Prefecture

Iwate Miyagi Tohoku Art Festival Traditional performing arts Temples and shrines Contemporary Art Food Nature Disaster Recovery Spiritual Experience
Shizuoka

A Journey to the MOA Museum of Art — Experience Japanese Culture and Gourmet Delights at the Popular Hot Spring Destination Atami!
Staff Editor’s Note

Shizuoka Chubu Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Ukiyo-e Sculpture Crafts Garden Contemporary Art Design Food Nature
Nagano

Enjoy a Cool Summer Retreat in Nagano Prefecture
Nature & Four Seasons

Nagano Chubu Museum Painting Architecture Temples and shrines Nature
Tokyo

Osaka

An Encounter with the Captivating World of Bunraku
Sophie Richard wanders around Japan

Tokyo Osaka Kanto Kinki Theatre Traditional performing arts Bunraku History Sophie Richard
Tokyo

Shizuoka

3 Must-Try Museum Cafés for Matcha Lovers
Staff Editor’s Note

Tokyo Shizuoka Kanto Chubu Museum Food
Tokyo

Osaka

Okinawa

Five traditional Japanese performing arts registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage!

Tokyo Osaka Okinawa Kanto Kinki Theatre Traditional performing arts Noh/Kyogen Kabuki Bunraku Gagaku Kumiodori dance History Spiritual Experience
Nara

The Place Where 'Japan' Was Born
Nara - tracing the grand river of history

Nara Kinki Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Buddhist Art Archaeology Architecture Temples and shrines History Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Tokyo National Museum: Where Every Visit is a New Discovery
A treasure trove of Japanese culture where displays are rotated 300 times a year

Tokyo Kanto Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Ukiyo-e Crafts Calligraphy Fashion Food Samurai History Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

Nara

Delving into Nara's Unique History and Culture
Tour guides ( Tokyo & Nara)

Tokyo Nara Kanto Kinki Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Buddhist Art Archaeology Architecture Temples and shrines World Heritage History Mari Hashimoto
Tokyo

A Trip to The Tokyo National Museum
The Best Place to Experience Japanese Culture and Art

Tokyo Kanto Museum National Treasure / Important Cultural Property Painting Ukiyo-e Sculpture Crafts Buddhist Art Garden Fashion Contemporary Art Food Samurai History