newsStone Museum Hakusekikan (Gifu)This museum combines learning and entertainment, allowing visitors to explore the history, science, and cultural significance of stones from around the world. “A unique stone-the
newsShukkeien Garden (Hiroshima)Created in 1620 by a feudal lord of the Hiroshima domain, Shukkeien means “shrunken-scenery garden.” It was designed to recreate mountains, valleys, and forests within a compac
newsFukuyama Castle (Hiroshima)Built in 1622 during the early Edo period, Fukuyama Castle was an important strategic stronghold in western Japan. It was heavily damaged during World War II but has since been fai
newsHiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumThe museum presents the history and impact of the atomic bomb, sharing the human stories behind the tragedy and promoting a message of peace and nuclear disarmament. “A deeply mo
newsMiyajima (Itsukushima), HiroshimaMiyajima, officially known as Itsukushima Shrine, is one of Japan’s most scenic and iconic destinations, famous for its “floating” torii gate. “A sacred island where a floa
newsTakisanji Oni Fire Festival (Okazaki, Japan)The Takisanji Oni Fire Festival, held at Takisanji Temple, is a dramatic traditional event with over 1,300 years of history. It takes place every year on the second Saturday of Feb
未分類ISOGAI Fireworks Theater 2025ISOGAI Fireworks Theater, held on December 20, was a special winter fireworks event in Japan that combined artistic fireworks, music, and lighting effects into a theatrical-style p
未分類Shirakawa-goShirakawa-go is one of Japan’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, known for its unique gassho-zukuri farmhouses—traditional wooden homes with steep thatched roofs designe
未分類Takayama JinyaTakayama Jinya is one of the most important historical landmarks in the Hida region and the only remaining Edo-period government office in all of Japan.Originally established in th
未分類Kusakabe Folk MuseumKusakabe Folk Museum is one of Takayama’s most impressive examples of traditional Hida-style architecture, built by the wealthy Kusakabe merchant family in the late 19th century.
未分類TakayamaTakayama—often called “Little Kyoto of the Hida region”—is one of Japan’s top destinations for travelers seeking traditional culture, historic architecture, and scenic mo
未分類Ginkgo Tree Avenue at Manabi-no-Mori PromenadeThe Ginkgo Tree Avenue at Manabi-no-Mori Promenade is one of the most iconic autumn landscapes in Kakamigahara City. Around 70 ginkgo trees line a straight path stretching approxim
未分類Rokkaen (Rokka-en Garden) in Kuwana – A Unique Blend of East & WestRokkaen is a stunning cultural landmark in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, featuring a rare combination of a Western-style mansion and a traditional Japanese garden. Built in 1913 for
未分類Kaigen-in Temple – A Hidden Zen Sanctuary in Mizunami, GifuTucked away in the quiet hills of Mizunami, Kaigen-in Temple is a serene Zen Buddhist temple of the Sōtō school, founded in the 15th century by the monk Gessen Shōin under the p
未分類Mino Kabuki Annual Performance in Aioiza, September 27This was my first time watching Mino Kabuki at Aioiza, and it was an unforgettable experience. The performance was truly authentic, with highly trained actors. From children to adu
未分類Kabuki Hero Experience TourWe had a Monitor Tour of Kabuki Hero Experience Tour in Aioi-za theater. This is so unique experience one and only in Japan.
未分類Kabuki Hero Experience in Aioi-za theaterWe are organizing Kabuki Hero Experience Tour in Aioi-za theater in Mizunami City, Gifu.