Craft Workshops for an Interactive Experience in Kumamoto
Jun 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Seeing crafts in exhibitions gives you a good sense of the culture that created them and an idea of the craftsmanship involved. However, nothing compares to having the experience of making something yourself. Visitors to Kumamoto can participate in interactive experiences at various craft workshops around the prefecture. Kumamoto City...[ Click to read more ]
Akechi Mitsuhide – The Chūbu Traitor Who Shaped Japan
Apr 30, 2024 By Bert Wishart
If you've been watching the epic Disney+ remake of Shōgun (and if you've not, you need to remedy that!) then you most likely have been impressed by the character Lady Mariko. A strong woman in a male-dominated world, she is by far the best (or at least well-rounded) character. Perhaps...[ Click to read more ]
Yoyogi Park – Where The World Comes to Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Situated south of Shinjuku, north of Shibuya and just west of Harajuku, the expanse of lush greenery, rolling hills and clear ponds known as Yoyogi Park serves as an oasis of refreshing nature in the concrete jungle known as Shibuya Ward. It’s also the home of Meiji Jingu, the shrine...[ Click to read more ]
Art Classes in Kumamoto
Mar 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Whether you want to try your hand at some traditional handicrafts , ceramic painting or fancy learning the art of Japanese calligraphy, there is a variety of arts and crafts classes and workshops across Kumamoto prefecture. You won’t need any level of expertise, just a willingness to give it a...[ Click to read more ]
Records Shops in Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Did you know that April 21st is Record Store Day? Sure, the modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world, but record stores still cling on for those preferring the sound of vinyl. Most people access their favorite artists now through Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Arty – What’s on in Nagoya’s Galleries
Mar 25, 2024 By Bert Wishart
Art lovers in Nagoya have been a little disappointed in recent years. Firstly, the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts closed down in 2018, and now the Nagoya City museum is undergoing a renovation that will not see it reopen until 2026. However, there are still some great exhibitions be be...[ Click to read more ]
Art Classes in Hiroshima
Feb 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Have the beautiful Hiroshima landscapes inspired you to want to take up art, or perhaps you want to try your hand at some traditional Japanese crafts? You can find an assortment of opportunities throughout the prefecture. These range from individual taster sessions to short courses, so you won’t have to...[ Click to read more ]
Films Set in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Locations play at integral role in movies and can serve as a great way of introducing cinema-goers to different parts of the world. Sometimes a city or landscape provides a backdrop for a wider story while occasionally the setting may be an integral part of the story itself. It comes...[ Click to read more ]
Dance Classes in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Whether you want to shake your body to the beat or learn something a bit more structured, you can find a wealth of dance classes to suit all needs in Kumamoto. Here is just a small selection of what’s happening in the prefecture. Ballroom Dancing Having once been quite an...[ Click to read more ]
It’s back! teamLab Borderless
By Michael Stigall
When most people think of art and Japan in the same vein, images on the order of Hokusai’s Great Wave of Kanagawa spring to mind. You could tour the traditional art scene in Nippon seemingly forever, enjoying a multitude of museums throughout the metropolis. However, there was a legendary museum...[ Click to read more ]
