9 Minamata Cherry Line Erik Smith Ranked as one of the top 100 places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan, the Minamata Cherry Line offers a stunning contrast of...
10 Nabegataki Falls and Laputa Road Masayoshi Hirose The sheer beauty of Nabegataki Falls and Mount Aso's Milk Road mesmerized me, and I felt like a legendary dragon that climbs ...
9 Saga's Early April Flowers Tristan Scholze Saga's Early April Flowers include nanohana (rape blossoms) and shibazakura (moss phlox). They light up village street corner...
10 Nakano-chaya Teahouse in Nagasaki Masayoshi Hirose Nakano-chaya Teahouse was exactly what you would expect from a famous historical prostitute house, which was even sung about ...
9 Room of Sonogi, Siebold's Lover Masayoshi Hirose I enjoyed sumptuous Shippoku Cuisine in a room named after Siebold's mistress, the Room of Sonogi!
Culture A Day in Suizenji Gardens Naomi Louise Jenkins Rich with history and natural beauty, Suizenji Garden will capture the hearts of all those who enter, transporting them back ...
11 Along Yanagawa's Famous Canals Tristan Scholze Take a quiet walk along Yanagawa's famous canals on a warm summer's evening. The unusual construction of this city makes it t...
7 Hina Displays of Imari Mandy Bartok The Hina doll displays in the kiln-laden neighborhood of Okawachiyama in Imari town are crafted entirely of the local porcelain.
6 Hina Dolls at the Ohana Villa Mandy Bartok The Ohana Villa, a samurai mansion in central Yanagawa, offers visitors the opportunity to see beautiful displays of Hina dol...
Culture Exploring Kumamoto Castle Relinda Puspita Kumamoto Castle, the biggest castle in Japan, will make you feel as if you walked into a samurai movie.