Step into the world of the samurai through Aizu Kengido, an immersive swordsmanship experience open to all, offering a path to refine body, mind, and spirit through disciplined movement.

Tokyo Station Gallery is located inside the red-brick Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station, transforming the station into a cultural space through art.

Surrounded by deep mountain ranges, this former checkpoint stood on the front line of Edo’s defenses, strictly monitoring the movement of travelers.

Important note: The last event was held in 2024, so the next one will not occur until 2027Held once every three years, this is Japan's leading international exhibition of contemporary art. It presents a wide range of the latest trends in Japan and abroad, from the works of internationally renowned artists to those of emerging artists.The appeal of this open art festival, which is held throughout the city of Yokohama, is that anyone can casually experience and enjoy art, even those who have few opportunities to come into contact with it. The entire city of Yokohama will be involved in the arts each time "From Yokohama to the World" is held. The 8th exhibition will be held from March 2024. Nick Cave The Rotating Forest, 2016 (re-created in 2020) ©Nick Cave Installation view of "Yokohama Triennale 2020" Photo by Keita Otsuka Photo courtesy of Yokohama Triennale Organizing CommitteeVenue: Yokohama Museum of Art, Former Daiichi Bank Yokohama Branch, BankART KAIKO

Japanese Textile Museum “YUKARI” showcases the deep cultural significance of Kiryu textiles from Gunma Prefecture.

Odawara Castle is an impregnable castle that was designated as a national historic site and preserved through reconstruction and restoration. The first to fifth floors of the castle tower introduce the history of the castle from the Edo period to the present day. From the observation deck on the top floor, which is approximately 60 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Sagami Bay. In Odawara Castle Ruins Park, visitors can enjoy a variety of flowers and plants throughout the year, including cherry blossoms, wisteria, irises, and ume (Japanese plum).Exhibits specializing in weapons such as armor and swords are held to introduce the spirituality of the samurai and the art of the weapons.This castle provides a fun time reliving the medieval era. Inside the castle is an excellent museum and outside, near the back, you can try on the armor of a ninja warrior for a memorable picture of your visit.The lovely contrast between Odawara Castle’s white castle tower and the pale pink of the cherry blossoms can be seen every year from late March to early April. When night falls at Odawara Castle’s Honmaru Square, they hold the “Odawara Castle Cherry Blossom Light-up: Night Cherry Blossoms Dyed in Light” event, creating an even more magical atmosphere.Odawara Castle Hydrangea and Iris Festival: Odawara Castle is designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. In the iris garden located in the east moat of the Odawara Castle Keep, visitors can enjoy about 10,000 iris flowers in full bloom from early to mid June. The garden will be lit up at night which creates a mysterious vista.

Deep in the mountains along the Hokkoku Kaidō, a reconstructed checkpoint museum where Edo-period travel and authority come vividly to life.

Experience the rich traditions of handmade Japanese paper and organic cuisine at Roadside Station Ogawamachi, a newly reopened cultural hub in Saitama Prefecture that celebrates over 1,300 years of papermaking heritage.

Explore a 400-meter long man-made cave filled with exquisite Kannon statues and an adjacent Japanese garden for a unique fusion of spiritual devotion and artistic vision.

Step into a harmonious blend of history and modern café culture at Hikawa Satei, a beautifully renovated rest spot within the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. Unwind in a serene escape North of Tokyo, in a place offering visitors creative drinks and a well-deserved pause during their shrine visit.

Kobotoke Checkpoint Ruins mark a former Koshu Kaido checkpoint, once strictly guarded to control travel, now preserving relics and a historic mountain-road atmosphere.

This impressive, towering statue of the Goddess of Mercy is a well-known symbol of Takasaki. You can walk up 146 steps inside the statue, climbing nine levels to its shoulders, where you will be greeted with views across Takasaki. The statue is within the grounds of Jigenin Temple. People pray to the 20 enshrined Buddhas placed within it. The statue is most beautiful in spring, when cherry blossoms from the surrounding temple gardens frame it, and in autumn, when the garden's maple trees turn red and yellow. Byakue Dai-Kannon is 41.8 meters tall and weighs nearly 6,000 tons.

Step into a modern art museum inspired by the relationship between humans and nature, where local scenery and world-class sculpture create a splendid harmony.

Nihonmatsu Castle invites visitors to explore centuries of Japanese history within Kasumigajo Castle Park, where the legacy of samurai, seasonal beauty, and civic life continue to coexist in a castle-side landscape.

Katsushika Hokusai, a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, was born in Honjo-Wari-Gesui (presently the Kamezawa area in Sumida Ward, Tokyo) in 1760 and spent almost his entire 90 years of life in Sumida Ward where he created a large number of masterpieces. In honor of this outstanding artist whom many local citizens are truly proud of, the Sumida Ward opened the Sumida Hokusai Museum as a base to invigorate the local community and contribute to the region’s industry and tourism. The collection features an exhibit of Hokusai and his disciples. Exhibitions of research and many other activities of relationships between Hokusai and Sumida are held.　

The Ayu Matsuri Grand Fireworks Display is held on the first night of the festival, and the viewing area and the firework launch site are close together so that visitors can enjoy the powerful fireworks. The number of fireworks launched is one of the most in the prefecture, at about 10,000, and the finale, the Niagara, is a must-see. The fireworks festival takes place on the first night of the Atsugi Ayu Matsuri held over two days on the first Saturday and Sunday of August every year. The varied program features about 10,000 fireworks. Paid seating is available from one month in advance.

Blending modern concrete with traditional kura design, Tsuzukike Kojiyakura offers a time-travel-like glimpse into historic commerce and architecture.