Culture Hommaru Palace, Nagoya Castle Manish Prabhune Reconstruction of the Hommaru Goten, the lavish palace below Nagoya Castle. Stage one is set to open on May 29, 2013.
Planning Japan 3rd on Repeat-Visit Destinations List Kim Bergström If you’ve ever visited Japan and felt like one trip wasn't enough, you're not alone. The country has ranked third among desti...
Food Ganko Oyashiki Nijo Gardens Bonson Lam Eat in a beautifully decorated mansion in a convenient Kyoto garden location with Geisha discovery days
Activities Rose Season at Jindai Garden Miwa Kaneoya Rose Fiesta 2012 Spring at Jindai Botanical Gardens. You can see many beautiful roses in this season in Tokyo.
Nightlife Celebrating Oeshiki Festival - 2012 Report Lauren Jade Hill Check out one of Tokyo's Oeshiki celebrations for an insight into a 700 year tradition and vibrant Japanese culture.
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh Shukkei-en Garden provides a pretty and serene escape from the bustle of the city. Most impressive during spring and autumn, ...
Area Hatsukaichi JJ Walsh Hatsukaichi is centered on the small town on the main island of Honshu almost opposite the sacred island of Miyajima on which...
Activities Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Kita Hannah Morse The Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Kita brings together styles from the East and West.
Culture Kiyomori Festival Paul Walsh The people of sacred Miyajima pay thanks to the medieval clan leader who laid the foundations for the island's fame and prosp...
Area Ikoma Paul Hackshaw Ikoma is in the northwestern part of Nara Prefecture and is noted for Mt Ikoma, the mountain range which divides Osaka from N...
