Culture Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and w...
Culture Ameyoko, Taito-ku, Tokyo Megan Steckly Ameyayokocho or Ameyoko is an energetic open air market filled with food stalls, restaurants, traditional wares and bargain p...
Culture Exploring Himeji Castle Ben Humphreys The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill calle...
Culture Takato Castle Ruins Park Bryan Baier A park with more than 1500 pink sakura trees where Takato Castle once stood. It's on the list of 100 best sakura viewing loca...
Culture Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo Joe Peters Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. A pleasant place to stroll, ch...
Culture Nagoya Festival 2024 Chris Glenn Nagoya's annual parade of the three heroes of the warring States Period
12 Culture A View from the French Hill Park Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Behold the beauty of Yokohama Bay from the French Hill Park's perspectives, where you can get a good bird's eye-view of the s...
Culture Sendai Tanabata Festival Brian Sealey Sendai Tanabata is one of the biggest festivals in the Tohoku Region.
Culture Hirosaki: Fujita Memorial Garden Andrew Checkley Whether you favour the Eastern or Western way of tea, these charming gardens make for a pleasant rest from Hirosaki's main to...
Culture Kibi no Makibi Park Judith Mikami Kibi no Makibi park is dedicated to the father and founder of katakana characters. The park has been landscaped with lots of ...
