12 Culture Fireworks Festival in Rinko Park Tomoko Kamishima Port city Yokohama holds a few fireworks festivals each year. And on that night, young girls usually dress up and show off th...
Culture Manekineko Museum of Art Kenji Chida The Manekineko Museum of Art is a tribute to the cat with the raised paw that is seen in storefronts all over the world.
Culture Visiting Ushiku Daibutsu Peter Sidell An hour north-east of Tokyo, the Ushiku Daibutsu is a towering statue of the Amida Buddha. A full hundred and twenty meters t...
Culture Imura Art Gallery Kyoto Steve Leavett-Brown Imura Art Gallery showcases a variety of up and coming artists, especially those with a close connection to Kyoto.
Culture Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art Ciara Long The museum of world renowned artist Ikuo Hirayama, which contains information on his life and many of his most famous paintings.
Culture History of Hiraizumi Andrew Checkley This quiet corner of Iwate was once the cultural and commercial heart of nearly a third of Japan.
Accommodation Yu no Tani Ryokan Anonymous If you need to unwind, de-stress, and heal your body and soul, there's no better place than Saijo's Yu no Tani Ryokan.
Activities Mt. Oyama - Great Day Hike David Hallman A great day hike that offers flexibility for all skill levels. Beautiful views, a cable car shrine, temple, and traditional ...
Activities Sand Dune Beach Kenji Chida Sand Dune Beach is a public beach in Tottori City facing the Japan Sea. It is a great place to swim and barbecue for the whol...
Culture Hojo Hometown Pavilion Anonymous The Hojo Hometown Pavilion, home of the Kazahaya Traditional Arts Festival, has an interesting archaeological museum and a ve...
