Museums 10 Museums to Visit in Niigata Kim Niigata Prefecture has a wide range of great museums to visit, from spots for train lovers to art enthusiasts and many, many more...
14 Traditional Strolling around Kyoto Streets Takako Sakamoto I found that just strolling around the streets of Kyoto was such a joy! I didn't know where I was, but it was FUN!
Gardens & Parks Kyoto Imperial Palace Park Vicky Amin Where human and nature can congregate in the middle of a big city
7 Festivals Aoi Matsuri in Photos Bonson Lam The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
6 Traditional The Treasures of Kumamoto Castle Nicole Bauer A photo story of the splendid reception hall inside Honmaru Goten Palace at Kumamoto Castle: What a splendid reconstruction; e..
8 Historical Bitchu Kokubunji: The Last Pagoda Judith Mikami Bitchu Kokubunji in Soja City illuminates an era where calm, beauty, peace and people come together. Today this still exists to..
Arts & Crafts Free Cultural Programs in Harajuku Featured Enjoy free cultural programs, like kimono wearing and yuzen painting, at Harajuku's Moshi Moshi Box tourism center from March..
Traditional Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its history..