The National Noh Theatre opened in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo in September 1983. The auditorium seats 591 for performances of Noh and Kyogen, and there is also a rehearsal stage, exhibition area, lecture room, and reference library. Noh is a theatrical art form that has been handed down through generations and been labeled one of the worlds oldest […]
Built in 1935 and known as the Showa Era’s Palace of the Dragon God, Meguro Gajoen was the first wedding complex to be built in Japan. Recent accolades include a three-pavilion rating in the 2009 and 2010 Michelin Hotel Guide, with the elaborately designed hotel and restaurants open all year round to host Japanese, Western and […]
Koinobori are carp shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children’s Day (it is a national holiday on the 5th of May). These wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other nonwoven fabric. They are then allowed to flutter in the wind. They are also known as satsuki-nobori. Tokyo […]
Yasukuni Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The origin of Yasukuni Shrine is Shokonsha established at Kudan in Tokyo in the second year of the Meiji era (1869) by the will of the Emperor Meiji. In 1879, it was renamed Yasukuni Shrine. When the Emperor Meiji visited Tokyo Shokonsha for the first time on […]
Every year in the heartland of sumo the Ryogoku neighborhood in Tokyo’s Sumida takes place the Ryogoku Nigiwai Matsuri. Many events are held around JR Ryogoku Station on both days of the festival and the highlights is the chanko nabe (the original sumo food) served by sumo wrestlers and a free tour inside the sumo arena Kokugikan. The next Ryogoku Nigiwai Matsuri will […]
Ueno Park is one of the most popular spots in Japan. During the cherry blossom season, hundreds of cherry trees are in full bloom and more than 2 million people visit the park for “Hanami” (cherry blossom viewing). Ueno park is next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo. Junko NagataCo-founder of Japanbyweb.com
