Culture Heijo Palace Site Paul Hackshaw See the site of he former Imperial Palace, seat of the original Japanese government
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
Activities Nishio Castle Chris Glenn During the Edo Period Nishio was a prosperous castle town, and despite it’s relatively small area, was valued at 60,000 koku,...
Activities Nara Velodrome Paul Hackshaw Experience the thrill of cycle racing in a purpose built stadium close to central Nara. Events are held on a regular basis so...
Transportation Waterfront Station of History JapanTravel Guest Built in 1914, stylish Mojiko Station is the gateway to the Mojiko Retro Area in the city of Kitakyushu.
Culture Kiyosu Castle, Sengoku Stronghold Chris Glenn An important castle in samurai warfare and history, Kiyosu Castle...
Food A Happy Palate the Yurakukan Justin Dart Delicious local dishes made with local produce in an at home environment makes the Yurakukan a great place for a morning snac...
Activities Noritake Gardens Chris Glenn Noritake Gardens, Museum and Craft Center, is probably best associated with Grandma's best china, the fancy tableware that on...
Activities Shichiri no Watashi in Nagoya Chris Glenn Depicted in the series of woodblock prints by the artist Hiroshige, the 41st station on the Tokaido route was Miya Juku, or S...
Culture Nagoya's Old Courtrooms Chris Glenn Elegant, opulent Tiasho Period luxury above, solitary confinement detention cells below. Welcome to Nagoya's old courtrooms.
