Leaders from local governments, business circles, tourism agencies and government agencies gathered in Osaka on Sept. 26 for the inaugural meeting of the Kansai Tourism Strategy Execution and Promotion Council. At the meeting, participants agreed to build on the momentum generated by the Osaka Expo ...
Set to open in 2027, Gordonstoun Japan will soon become the first overseas campus of the prestigious Scottish boarding school. A symposium was held on Aug. 6 at the Wakayama Prefectural Cultural Hall to introduce the school’s concept of Japan-based global education. Gordonstoun is one ...
Fuji Dream Airlines offers scheduled flights to 16 airports in addition to charter flights across Japan. The airline also offers a sightseeing charter flight that takes passengers up close and personal with Japan’s most iconic landmark, Mount Fuji. Departing from and returning to Shizuoka Airport, ...
Tokyo Art Club will host the second Ko+Gei exhibition from May 21 to 24, showcasing craft art by 57 artists based in Japan. Seven of these are leaders in the contemporary crafts world, while 50 are considered up-and-coming artists gathering global recognition. Entry is free, ...
International Buddhist event in Hyogo seeks world peace through kindness and service
The 12th International Buddhist Day event was held at Sampozan Muryojuji Temple, the head temple of the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 8. The date, commemorated as Buddha’s birthday, was designated as International Buddhist Day in 2014 by Buddhist ...
The Persian Carpet Association in Japan has announced it will host its first exhibition in three years on the first floor of Yokohama Sanbo Hall (Marineria) from March 25 to 28. The four-day event will feature over 1,200 pieces of various sizes, shapes and materials, ...
To usher in 2026 with artistic flair, the Dokuritsu Shojindan Foundation held its 74th annual Dokuritsu Sho Exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo, in Minato Ward from Jan. 10 to 18. The event displayed some 1,821 works of expressive sho (Japanese calligraphy) by the foundation’s ...
On Dec. 17, Grand Hyatt Tokyo welcomed 18 children from Aiiku Gakuen, a school for children with disabilities, for a holiday celebration with Santa Claus at the hotel in Roppongi Hills. The students’ annual encounter with Santa began in 2016, when the hotel heard from ...
Through Oct. 26, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is offering delectable barbecue courses at the second-floor barbecue terrace Ablaze, where guests can fully enjoy the summer and autumn seasons with a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay right in front of them. The lunch course (¥6,800 per person) ...
The katana is a very resilient object, both physically and culturally. Even after the dissolution of the samurai class and the passing of strict blade control laws, the famous curved Japanese sword wasn’t forgotten, thanks to the efforts of artisans, hobbyists and historians. Everyday ...
The Dokuritsu Shojindan Foundation celebrated the beginning of 2025 by holding its annual sho (Japanese calligraphy) exhibition in the National Art Center, Tokyo, in Minato Ward from Jan. 15 to 20. The 73rd Dokuritsu Sho Exhibition showcased some 1,823 expressive works created by the foundation’s members ...
Set to grace Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh in just over half a decade, New Murabba is a farsighted development focused on sustainable living, smart technology, greenery, community and vibrant national culture. It is expected to significantly diversify the Saudi economy, bolstering nonoil gross ...
