Culture Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors c...
Culture Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of ...
Culture Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden Anonymous Ritsurin Garden is one of the most nationally acclaimed gardens in Japan. Standing for nearly 400 years, this garden is in th...
Culture Best of the Yanai Historic District Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi Prefecture and 'time slip' into Japan's past in Yanai City's lovely historic district, only 35 minutes by...
Culture Fancy A Fan? Arlene Bastion How the Japanese round fans, uchiwa, are handcrafted in Marugame.
11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Culture Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their hist...
Culture The Nihon Minkaen in Kawasaki Elena Lisina Nikon Minkaen is an exposition of historical houses collected from all over Japan, now settled in Kawasaki.