Culture Kamikochi and the Japan Alps Tomoko Kamishima Mountaineering as a leisure activity in Japan started after Westerners came here. Walter Weston left full records about his e...
Culture Kumamoto Castle's Micro-Lordship Takako Sakamoto Kumamoto Castle has introduced a new fund raising system called, "Micro Lordship System", and has been raising donations from...
Culture Japanese Tea Experience in Odawara David Maher Enjoy strolling through the quiet Matsunaga Estate in Odawara, viewing the lush grounds, multiple teahouses, and a former res...
Culture Ceramics Park Mino Justin Dart The International Ceramics Festival Mino at Ceramics Park MINO
Culture Fukui Castle and Yuki Hideyasu Takako Sakamoto Yuki Hideyasu was the first lord of the Fukui Clan. The second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, he could have been heir and Shogun one...
Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Culture Yakushiji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Yakushiji Temple in Nara is a temple dedicated to healing built by Empress Jito.
Culture Hakone Shrine The Hakone Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi in the town of Hakone in the Ashigarashimo District ...
Culture Half-day Walking Tours in Yamato-Saidaiji/Heijo Palace area Paul Hackshaw Half-day walking tours around Hokke-ji, Uwanabe Kofun, Heijo Palace site and Akishinodera, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji temple
Culture Miyajima Fireworks Festival [Discontinued] 2019 JJ Walsh Hiroshima's most famous fireworks display. 60 minutes of amazing, colorful bursts shot from the water in front of the huge re...