Nerikuyo is a captivating ritual held annually at a shrine in Nara Prefecture, western Japan. It depicts the departure of ...

Writer Lafcadio Hearn introduced Japanese culture to the world around 130 years ago, in books that faithfully depicted the ...

On this episode of Journeys in Japan, US filmmaker Martin visits Nibutani, an area in Hokkaido with a strong connection to the Ainu people, to discover how they have managed to maintain their ...

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Liambasi visits a dairy farming ...

Niigata is renowned for its heavy snowfall. Each winter it is transformed into a wonderland where the snow covers the ...

On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Greek photographer Androniki Christodoulou explores Shodoshima Island and meets the people who are preserving their island traditions. Known as one of the ...

A famous pilgrimage in Shikoku requires a journey through 88 sacred sites. The route is linked to Kukai, a monk who traveled ...

Euan Craig is an Australian potter and longtime Gunma resident. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, he digs deep into the history and culture of these talismans and meets some of the people who ...

Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan has a long history of emigration. Today, around 420,000 Okinawans and their descendants, are living around the world. This report highlights the journey of a ...