7 Culture Odaiba Takoyaki Museum Valerie Kor Some of the top takoyaki food stalls from Osaka are also featured in this Takoyaki Museum in Aqua City in Tokyo, Odaiba.
Culture The Museum of Imperial Collections Etsuko Yamada I believe the Imperial Palace is one of the most famous places in Japan. Yet, I wonder how many people know that the Imperial...
Culture Kyoto Murin-an Villa Tomoko Kamishima Murin-an Villa was once the private villa of a powerful politician, Aritomo Yamagata. It is located near Nanzen-ji Temple, in...
Culture Minato Kobe Marine Fireworks Festival 2025 Manish Prabhune Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival offers beautiful fireworks without the crowds. Check out my favorite spots to watch and enjoy.
Culture Tateyama Museum of Toyama Kerrie Hankinson Oyama Jinja and the sites of Nunobashi at Ashikuraji are great places to visit. The Tateyama Museum is a good place to learn ...
Culture Zuiryuji Kerrie Hankinson Zuiryuji is a magnificent example of early Edo architecture. Modelled on Chinese design, building took 20 years. It reflects ...
Culture Sennyu-ji temple in Kyoto Julian Bohler Located on the slopes of Kyoto’s eastern mountains, Sennyu-ji temple is a must see among Kyoto’s Buddhist temples. Surrounded...
6 Culture Traditional Japanese Shinto Wedding Nicole Bauer Not that Meiji Shrine in Tokyo itself isn't worth a visit, but combining it with a glimpse of a traditional Japanese Shinto w...
9 Culture Ankokuji Zen Temple in Fukuoka City Haruka Saijo Ankokuji Zen Temple lies in the middle of downtown Fukuoka as an urban oasis—with an interesting legend
Culture Hiking to Enryaku-ji Temple Ryoji Aramaki Hike to Enryakuji is a great way to see a world heritage site for free.
