A seven-minute walk from JR Meguro Station, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a unique and sophisticated museum with traditional Japanese and typical Western-style gardens.
Tanabata is a Japanese festival celebrated on July 7th, and it originates from a Chinese legend. It commemorates the annual meeting of the star-crossed lovers, deities Orihime and Hikoboshi who are said to be separated by the Milky Way.
Irish cinema offers a rich tapestry of storytelling, showcasing the country's history, culture, and vibrant spirit. With the support of the Embassy of Ireland in Japan, the Irish Film Festival will be broadcast at Tokyo's Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho.
As Japan heads into rainy season and the steamy, wet climate that comes along with it, it’s easy to forget that this time of year is also host to beautiful flowers, too.
In most parts of mainland Japan, the rainy season begins in early June and continues through to the end of July. This time of year is always humid, hot and stuffy even when it is not raining.
Nagano is synonymous with the 1998 Winter Olympics and as a haven for skiers and snowboarders chasing powder snow, but this landlocked prefecture offers many other unique charms as well.
