Culture Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener named...
Culture Kofukuji Temple in Nara Todd Wojnowski Kofukuji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed as the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."
10 Culture Traditional Shirakawa-go Ben Beechey The Historic Village of Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's World Heritage Sites. This beautifully quiet mountain village sits nes...
Culture Atsuta Shrine and the Legendary Sword Chris Glenn Ranking second only to the Great Shrine of Ise, Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya City dates back 2,000 years, and houses the sacred...
Culture Takaoka Kojo Park in Winter Jonathan Perry How to spend half a day or more in Kojo Park, Takaoka
Culture Okazaki Castle Chris Glenn Okazaki Castle is the symbol of the city. Originally built in 1455 by the warrior Saigo Tsugiyori, the castle grounds are now...
Culture One of the Best: Kumamoto Castle Bryan Baier The meticulously reconstructed and refurbished Kumamoto Castle and its sprawling grounds offers visitors one of the best plac...
Culture Kumano's Famous Brush Town Gerard Spalding The city of Kumano is the number one producer of fude (brushes) in Japan.
Culture Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting ...
Culture Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list