Culture Tsubaki Jinja Anonymous The imposing Tsubaki Shrine just south of central Matsuyama is a good place to see the regular performance of Shinto worship.
Culture Sendai Tanabata Festival Brian Sealey Sendai Tanabata is one of the biggest festivals in the Tohoku Region.
Culture Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, Kure Ciara Long An historic collection of buildings and residences in Kure City relating to Kure's naval history.
Culture The Birthplace of the Akiyama Brothers Anonymous The birthplace of the military Akiyama brothers Saneyuki and Yoshifuru is easily accessible from Matsuyama Castle. This small...
Culture Kochi Castle Tour and History Nate Hill Kochi Castle is in downtown Kochi on Otakasa Hill, and offers a great place for a lookout over the city. You can also enjoy a...
11 Culture The Three Face Cards of Yokohama 1 Tomoko Kamishima Yokohama has three famous old towers. The main governmental office building of Kanagawa prefecture is called “King” with affe...
8 Culture Ehrismann Residence Tomoko Kamishima The original owner of this lovely house was Fritz Ehrismann who was born in Zürich Switzerland and came to Japan in 1888 to j...
12 Culture Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned f...
14 Culture The Straw Ropes of Kashima Futami Anonymous In early May, the straw rope between the twin rocks off Kashima Island is replaced. Spectators in fishing boats swarm around ...
Culture Rokkakudo Reborn Elysse Hurtado At the northern tip of Ibaraki lies a series of rocky inlets facing the Pacific Ocean renowned for their physical beauty, and...
