Culture Touring Tsukiji's Outer Market Joan Lambert Bailey A tour of Tsukiji's Outer Market offers a delicious inside look at a Tokyo institution.
Culture Untoan Temple outside Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck A famous temple in the Minami Uonuma region that has played an important part in local history. A relaxing, beautiful temple ...
10 Culture Yushima Tenjin Takane Shoji Built in commemoration of Sugawara no Michizane, a figure regarded as the god of scholarship, the Yushima Shrine is one of To...
Culture The Bird Trail in the Wilds, Kanto Nathaniel Green Get away from the crowds after enjoying Takao San World Heritage Site and walk along the historic Tokaido (Eastern Road) befo...
10 Culture Okayama Tokoen Kenji Chida A beautiful garden residence tucked away in the Kadotayashiki neighborhood of Okayama City.
Culture The Shade of Cedars Trail Nathaniel Green This is an excellent hike through some back country near Tokyo that includes that great Mitake mountain shrine. The shrine ha...
11 Culture Nagasaki’s Confucius Mausoleum Tomoko Kamishima The beauty of the many dignified structures here at Nagasaki’s Confucius Mausoleum will surely become deeply etched in your mind
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn The Lafcadio Hearn Museum offers not only a glimpse into a fascinating man's life and works but an introduction to a never be...
14 Culture Matsumoto Castle Area Cathy Cawood The area around Matsumoto castle has a very traditional atmosphere, and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
Culture Iiyama's Ajisai-dera Robert Grey One of the great things about getting out of Japanese cities is that you will ultimately find some wonderful and little known...