Culture Yokohama's NYK Maritme Museum Yumi Imai If you asked me: “Which building in Yokohama is the best?” I would answer: ”The NYK Maritime Museum”.
Culture Princess Road Procession 2025 Katrina Webber This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-er...
Culture Oyama Jinja Iwakuraji Kerrie Hankinson Oyama Jinja is located on three separate locations in the hills and mountains of south-east Toyama prefecture. This article f...
Culture A Stroll Down Shitamachi Takane Shoji If you have seen enough of Asakusa, and are beginning to get a little weary of the swarm of people near the temple, it may be...
Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake...
Culture Nagai Park Jeannie Gan Nagai Park- One stop park complete with a hostel and a sumo ring! A homely park for you to get your green fix!!!
Culture Japanese Overseas Migration Museum David Hallman A unique, free museum sandwiched between Yokohama shopping malls. Take a break from the mayhem to learn about the Japanese ex...
Culture The Shape of the Sword Kenji Chida A quick look at the history of the shape of the Japanese sword
Culture Rodan's Saikai Bridge Armand Vaquer In the movie Rodan, the Saikai Bridge is blown down by the monster's backdraft. A visit here is a must for fans.
11 Culture Shingu's Jofuku Memorial Park Allison Morris If you’re visiting Shingu – especially via train – there’s no excuse to not stop by Jofuku Park as it’s across the street fro...