Happy New Year! It’s 2024, the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar! In Japan, this auspicious year promises a year of positive change and fresh beginnings!

Rice paddy art is a new art form created only within the past few decades. It uses rice plants to create living artwork on a massive scale.

Join us in Saitama for a blend of history, tradition, and culinary adventure! Experience unique festivals, eat treats like Saigyoku pears and Kaminari okoshi, and explore the art of Japanese calligraphy!

Dive into the ancient martial arts of Okinawa, a tradition still practiced today! Let’s see what treasures and traditions Okinawa has for you to discover!

Tokugawa Art Museum is one of the must-see art museums in Japan, especially if you want a reason to travel outside Tokyo. In addition to the Tokugawa Art Museum, there are other great museums to visit.

Japan has a wide range of climate types for an island of its size, and its seasons in Japan can be rather varied. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the seasons in Japan unique.