Gardens & Parks Hori Mansion and Garden Denes Perlaky Hori Mansion and Garden is the lavish home of a wealthy family, with a guesthouse for high-society business men and politicians.
Culture Yayoi and Takehisa Museums Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the Yayoi and Takehisa Museums are dedicated to two Japanese artists of the 1910s and 1920s.
Culture Midosuji and Hikari Illuminations 2024 Early Nov - Late Dec Osaka Hikari Renaissance is a series of light up and festival events taking place in Fall and Winter each year.
Temples & Shrines Yamagata: Spiritualism and Nature Geoff Day Discover inner peace like the local monks have by exploring forests, waterfalls and rivers.
Festivals Tokunoshima Tourism and Product Fair 2025 Mid Feb The Tokunoshima Tourism and Product Fair is set to include a variety of cultural performances, delicious regional cuisine, and information about traveling
16 Historical Odawara Castle and Samurai George Popescu A castle destroyed and reborn to house samurai spirits
23 Culture Bells, Big and Small Elena Lisina Bells in Japan can be often found in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples where they play special roles.
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosphere.