14 Culture The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of G...
6 Culture Ishibei Koji Lane in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Ishibei Koji Lane is an atmospheric narrow passage, lined with preserved traditional bui...
Culture Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Culture Ehime's Uwajima Castle Sandra Isaka Ehime's Uwajima-jo is one of only 12 remaining castles in Japan with an original main keep. It sits on the top of a hill wit...
Culture Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri ...
Culture The Historical Sankeien Garden Rey Waters Sankeien Garden is a place of beauty and history in Yokohama.
Culture Japanese Archery at Kokura Castle Tristan Scholze Authentic kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery, in all its finery at Kokura Castle
Culture The Calmness of Hōryū-ji, Nara Andre Moreira Let the hundreds and hundreds of years of this sacred location refresh your soul... Hōryū-ji, a place not to miss if you visi...
Culture Taga Fertility Shrine & Sex Museum Bronwyn O'Neill Whimsical or creepy, but definitely one of the weirdest places on Shikoku
