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Tsutenkaku Tower

August 21, 2018 7:44 pm Published by

Tsutenkaku is one of Osaka’s most iconic landmarks presiding over the Shinsekai area near Tennoji. There are observation decks on […]

Abeno Harukas

August 21, 2018 7:41 pm Published by

Japan’s tallest skyscraper at 300m in height, is home to an observatory, art museum and hotel as well as hundreds […]

Osaka Science Museum

August 21, 2018 7:26 pm Published by

This educational museum on Nakanoshima Island boasts four floors of more than 200 interactive exhibits and displays designed to help […]

Kyoto Railway Museum

August 21, 2018 7:18 pm Published by

This 30,000-square-meter space features 53 engines ranging from the Japan’s oldest steam locomotive to more recent shinkansen models. Kids will […]

Cupnoodles Museum

August 21, 2018 7:12 pm Published by

This offbeat museum in Ikeda pays tribute to Momofuku Ando, the inventor of the instant noodle. Great for kids, there […]

Festival of The Ages

August 21, 2018 5:06 pm Published by

This colorful, costume-filled Jidai Matsuri is one of Kyoto’s three largest festivals. It celebrates the city’s long history and fascinating […]

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

August 21, 2018 5:02 pm Published by

Intricately carved danjiri (floats) are pulled at high speeds by teams of men around the narrow streets of the town. […]

Benkei Festival

August 21, 2018 3:15 pm Published by

Tanabe City goes all out to host this annual festival celebrating the historic hero, Benkei, who was a warrior monk […]

Biwako Biennale 2018

August 21, 2018 2:46 pm Published by

An area that once flourished with merchants, Omihachiman’s old town area is filled with historic Japanese-style buildings and is recognized […]