The two clay figures pictured below sit in Tokyo Metropolitan Hibiya Park and were a gift from Miyazaki Prefecture in 1965.  The gift was made in honor of a sister-park agreement between Miyazaki Prefectural Heiwadai Park and Tokyo Metropolitan Hibaya Park that was made the same year. The story behind the picture: “My husband had […]

Mt. Fuji, or Fuji-san as it is affectionately know as in Japan, is one of the most well know mountains in the world and an iconic image of the country. Jason Collin has agreed to be the first guest photographer at The Nihon Sun and it is with much pride that we present his image […]

A Japanese stone lantern, or ishidoro, found within Kasai Rinkai-koen park.

The Chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, has a prominent place in Japanese culture and its blooms are celebrated with festivals and exhibits throughout Japan each fall.

Check this listing of events around Japan to find out where you can see these fabulous blooms this fall.