#1 Japanese Garden in the World Tristan Scholze Ranked the no. 1 Japanese garden in the world since 2003: take a video tour of this living masterpiece flowing with calming e...
11 Shizuoka Museum of Art's Rodin Wing Peter Sidell The Rodin Wing at Shizuoka Prefectural Art Museum in central Japan is a hushed, atmospheric space dedicated to the works of A...
Activities Wind Chimes in Odawara Hannah Warren Metal cast wind chimes are an important part of Odawara’s culture, and at the Kashiwagi shop, just a short walk from Odawara ...
Culture Michelangelo of Echigo Alena Eckelmann In search of a master carver in Japan whose skills equaled those of Michelangelo
Shopping Okuno Karuta Shop, Jimbocho David Hallman A unique shop that can provide for all your traditional Japanese gaming needs. Plus a great museum.
9 Culture Sculpture at Mishima Shrine, Toon Anonymous The unassuming-looking Mishima Shrine in Toon is home to some interesting wooden statuary dating from the Northern and Southe...
Culture The Equinox Flower and Rice Harvest Tristan Scholze Spider lilies signify the coming of the autumnal rice harvest in Japan with fleeting beauty.
Activities Kawaguchiko Varsha Vaswati This beautiful lake lapping at the base of Mt.Fuji provides for some perfect views and a perfect day out exploring history, c...
8 Culture Kongochoji C. Rio Temple twenty six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Vajra Peak Temple.
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in easter...
