Culture Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo Michelle Ishiki In Sapporo, but far from downtown, you'll find Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This atypical cemetery has an eye-catching collecti...
Culture Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda.
Culture Akita Kanto Lantern Festival 2020 Hitoshi Kawai Dokkoisho! The multiple meanings of this word are a reflection of the complex emotions going through the lantern bearer’s min...
Culture Teshima: Mesmerizing Art in Nature Clifford Bernstein Teshima Island, a part of the Setouchi Art Island mini-archipelago in the Inland Sea
Culture Hakodate's Motomachi Area Matt Stormont A trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate. An area filled with fine examples of arch...
Culture Iwate's Ryusendo Cave Jessee Lyman When you get to the little isolated town of Iwaizumi, you will never believe that it contains one of Japan’s Three Great Lime...
14 Culture The Bikan District, Kurashiki Ben Beechey The Bikan district in Kurashiki has a long history. It is home to many 17th century warehouses that sit along a picturesque r...
14 Culture Konpira-san, Kagawa Ben Beechey Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great vi...
Culture Hiroshima's Unexplored Furue Trail Course Ciara Long A temple and shrine trail in Furue, Hiroshima that includes several temples, shrines, a beautiful graveyard and stunning view...
