Small Worlds Tokyo – Exploring New Worlds in Miniature Form
Inside the exhibition Small Worlds Tokyo you can find different areas. Each has a different topic and is filled with many details. So take your time to explore all of the miniature worlds with your own eyes and cameras.
TeamLab Planets Tokyo – Become Part of the Art
TeamLab Planets Tokyo is one of the most sought out museums in the world. Welcome to a completely new experience of art work. Digital art and whole body immersive combine and create an unforgettable visit.
What To Expect When Traveling To Japan With A Tattoo
Japan is a country of tradition. While that has led to it preserving its culture for generations, the adherence to tradition has some downsides. One of these downsides is the attitude towards people with tattoos.
3 Museums in Kanazawa You Can Visit in A Day
Lot’s of small museums are hidden among the city center and enable you to learn more about Japanese culture as well as famous inhabitants the city has seen in the past centuries.
Exploring Visual Imageries at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Opened in 1995, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum takes pride in being the only comprehensive public museum representing photography and moving images.
Kanjiro Kawai – A Kyoto Sanctuary in Demanding Times
His works are notable for the unconventional shapes and designs as well as the philosophy he puts in creating them – he believes in what he calls ‘ordered poverty.’
Through Hell to Heaven – Mandala Yuen in Tateyama
You probably now have an image of the Heaven and Hell concepts surrounding this area, especially if you saw the mandaras in the museum. Well how about getting a hands-on, 3-D multi-sensory experience for yourself! Time to move on to Mandara Yuen for a modern and artistic representation of Tateyama’s Heaven and Hell! As it has indoor and outdoor experiences, going in fine weather is preferable.
Sightseeing in Tajima, Hyogo – Yumura Onsen, Daijyoji Temple & Genbudo Park
The region of Tajima, which refers to northern Hyogo prefecture, offers a completely different face to that of southern Hyogo, which comprises of big city names such as Kobe where many skyscrapers and vivid colors of neon lights characterize the province. On the contrary, this part of Hyogo is full of nature, history and boasts of premium quality hot springs.
Dolls, Dogs, and Delicacies – The Treasures of Ningyocho in Tokyo
The name means "doll town," and a long time ago the area was famous for its puppet shows, puppet makers, and puppeteers. Nowadays, the only remaining doll "theaters" are the two signature Ningyocho clocktowers. Shows run hourly from 11 a.m. To 7 p.m. but be sure to have your camera ready, because they last only 2 minutes!
Kenji Miyazawa’s Fairy Tale Village in Hanamaki, Iwate
Come to Iwate to experience a colorful dreamscape of crystals and light. At the Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Village, you can jump into a world befitting of fairies.
A Royal Home Renovated – Art Deco Inspiration in Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
An often-neglected historical edifice but bearing equal significance and prestige not only for its vast, sprawling garden but also more importantly for the Art Deco interiors of Prince Asaka’s former residence, is the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Meguro.
Okawachiyama – The Village of Secret Kilns and Hidden Mountain Shrines
Okawachiyama, Saga. As soon as you get off the bus, sightseeing starts. You see the mountains in the background, narrow roads, pottery and porcelain everywhere, a stream and cute little bridges over it.