If you are planning on visiting Japan and perhaps experiencing some of the many beautiful Shrines and Temples, then you might be interested in learning about the two main Japanese belief systems beforehand.
Kanda Matsuri – A Japanese Festival
Centred around Kanda-Jinja Shrine, the Kanda Matsuri is considered one of the three great festivals of Tokyo.
Kurayami Matsuri “Darkness Festival” – Japanese Shinto Festival
The Kurayami Matsuri “Darkness Festival” is a annual festival held at the Ōkunitama-Jinja Shrine in Miyamachi, Fuchu, Tokyo.
The BEST Historic Japanese Architecture In Tokyo
I recently returned to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, without a doubt featuring some of the best examples of historic Japanese architecture in Tokyo.
Nuisance Foreigners In Japan – What Can Be Done?
Nuisance foreigners in Japan has become a popular talking point of late, and for good reason.
If you visit Japan please don’t be the nuisance foreigner!
Phil In Japan – YouTube Channel
We have started creating and uploading videos to the Phil In Japan YouTube channel!
Tips For Visiting Japan
I have been living in Japan, with my Japanese wife for over a year now. Here are my basic tips to make the most out of your visit to this amazing country.
Sakura Jingu – A Japanese Shrine Dedicated To Sakura
Sakura Jingu is a Japanese Shrine dedicated to Sakura, cherry blossoms.
Strawberry Picking & Mother Farm – A Day In Chiba Prefecture
On a sunny day out in Chiba a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed strawberry picking and a visit to Mother Farm.
Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan, is a picturesque area known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern attractions.
Tokyo Night & Light – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Tokyo Night & Light is a Guinness World Record breaking projection mapping installation.
The largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display in the world covers an area of 13,904.956㎡ on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward.